Pacheco Pumping Plant Anode Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010065
Public Agency
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Document Title
Pacheco Pumping Plant Anode Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/6/2026
Document Description
Project would replace an existing cathodic protection anode bed that has been depleted and has reached its maximum life expectancy, and protect the existing 150-foot-diameter water tank, inlet pipe, and outlet pipe at Pacheco Pumping Plant from external corrosion and related leaks and failures.
All project-related ground disturbance, stockpiling, and staging would occur in flat gravel areas at the Pacheco Pumping Plant site, inside of the perimeter fencing. No trees or native vegetation would be removed or disturbed. No work would occur in waters, wetlands, or riparian habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Kelly White
Agency Name
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
unincorporated
Counties
Merced
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Dinosaur Point Road/State Route 152
Zip
95023
Parcel #
078-040-013, 078-040-018, and 078-040-020
State Highways
State Route 152
Waterways
San Luis Reservoir
Township
10S
Range
7E
Section
14
Other Location Info
Mount Diablo Meridian, Pacheco Pass USGS 7.5 minute topo quad
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 CatEx Replacement or Reconstruction (CEQA Guidelines §15302)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the replacement of an existing anode bed (cathodic protection) at the same site. The new anode bed would have the same purpose as the existing anode bed and there would be no expansion of use.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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