Deep Well Anode Bed Replacement for 30-inch Pipeline Rectifier on 2nd Avenue
Summary
SCH Number
2025121083
Public Agency
Sweetwater Authority
Document Title
Deep Well Anode Bed Replacement for 30-inch Pipeline Rectifier on 2nd Avenue
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/23/2025
Document Description
This project will construct a new deep well anode well and cathodic protection system replacing existing system on the Sweetwater Authority’s existing 30-inch steel pipeline on 2nd Avenue. The existing anode system is nearing the end of its useful life, with only one of five anodes still working. To prevent pipeline corrosion, the project will install a new 214-foot deep anode well with 12 anodes, relocate the rectifier unit and electrical cables, and properly abandon the existing well per State and local standards. The project will benefit customers and the local community by improving safety, reliability, and preventing pipeline corrosion. It will also benefit Sweetwater Authority by extending the service life of the steel water main and minimizing labor time by preventing emergencies such as pipeline failures caused by corrosion.
Contact Information
Name
Israel Marquez
Agency Name
Sweetwater Authority
Job Title
Land and Environmental Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Chula Vista
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Oxford St, 1st Avenue, Moss St, 2nd Avenue
Zip
91910
Total Acres
Less than 1 acre
Parcel #
N/A
State Highways
I-5, I-805, CA-54
Railways
MTS Blue Line Trolley
Schools
Chula Vista High School, Hilltop Middle School
Waterways
Sweetwater River
Other Location Info
This project is located within existing roadways, beginning at Oxford St, traveling west along the street until 1st Ave, traveling north along the street until Naples St, traveling west under Chula Vista Fire Station 3 and then along Moss St, and then traveling north along 2nd Ave while passing through the San Diego Country Club Gold Course. Note that the pipeline replacement project travels under Chula Vista Fire Station 3 once the pipe turns left towards Moss St after passing the intersection at Naples St and 1st Ave.
Other Information
The location of the existing Rectifier 1510 Cabinet, existing anode well, the approximate conduit routing location, the proposed new Rectifier 1510 Cabinet, the proposed new anode well, and the location of the new pipeline test leads connection are located right before 1st Ave terminates at Naples St. Additionally, this is located near Chula Vista Fire Station 3.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301), Class 2 (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302)
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Class 1 (Existing Facilities, Section 15301(c)), as it involves replacing an existing cathodic protection system within an existing roadway. The work is limited to maintenance and replacement of existing facilities with no expansion of use or significant environmental impacts. The project is also covered under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction, Section 15302) since the new system serves the same purpose as the existing one.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Exemption
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