Domestic 'Water Chemical Repairs Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025120397
Public Agency
Coachella Valley Water District
(CVWD)
Document Title
Domestic 'Water Chemical Repairs Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/10/2025
Document Description
The Domestic Water Chemical Repairs Project (Project) proposes removing defective stucco and installing new stucco on existing Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) chlorine buildings at the following nine existing sites:
1. Well 5630
2. Well 4611
3. Well 5682
4. Well 4720
5. Well 5715
6. Booster Station 05655
7. Booster Station 05609
8. Booster Station 05610
9. Booster Station 05689
The purpose of this project is to protect the wood frame and restore the outside wall aesthetics of the existing chlorine buildings. During Project construction, the sites will remain active and in service, with work being performed with minimal disruption to CVWD's ongoing operation of the facilities. The Project will involve removing and disposing of defective stucco on all four sides of existing 11-foot by 11-foot wood-framed chlorine buildings within the nine domestic water sites. Proper preparation of surfaces will be conducted per industry standards before new stucco and trim
are applied. The newly installed stucco will match the existing color and texture of the existing buildings on-site to maintain uniformity in appearance. The application of stucco will follow industry best practices to ensure durability and consistency.
Construction for this Project is anticipated to take place in or around December 2025 and last approximately 4 months until completion. No ground disturbance will be performed during the removal and installation of the defective stucco. The Project is not located within or adjacent to a conservation area associated with the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). buildings within
the nine domestic water sites. Proper preparation of surfaces will be conducted per industry standards before new stucco and trim are applied. The newly installed stucco will match the existing color and texture of the existing buildings on-site to maintain uniformity in appearance. The application of stucco will follow industry best practices to ensure durability and consistency. Construction for this Project is anticipated to take place in or around December 2025 and last approximately 4 months until completion. No ground disturbance will be performed during the removal and installation of the defective stucco. The Project is not located within or adjacent to a conservation area associated with the CVMSHCP.
Contact Information
Name
Carlos Huerta
Agency Name
Coachella Valley Water District
Job Title
Environmental Resources Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Ronald Khoury
Agency Name
Coachella Valley Water District
Job Title
Engineer II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Indian Wells, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92211
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
State CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
State CEQA Guidelines §1506l(b)(3) This commonsense exemption applies when there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This project involves the removal and replacement of defective stucco and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State CEQA Guidelines 15301
Reasons for Exemption
State CEQA Guidelines§ 15301 (Existing Facilities) allows for the repair and maintenance of existing public structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use. The Project consists of repairing and replacing stucco on buildings located at existing domestic water facilities and will require no expansion of use.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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