Bridlewood Recycled Water Tank Rehabilitation and Recycled Water Supplement Connection Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026020856
Public Agency
El Dorado Irrigation District
Document Title
Bridlewood Recycled Water Tank Rehabilitation and Recycled Water Supplement Connection Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/23/2026
Document Description
The El Dorado Irrigation District (District) is proposing to rehabilitate the Bridlewood Recycled Water Tank (BRWT), which is a welded-steel recycled water storage tank located in the community of El Dorado Hills. The project also requires a supplement water connection to the Old Bass Lake Pump Station, located approximately 0.6-miles northwest of the BRWT to continue recycled water service while the tank is being rehabilitated.
Rehabilitation of the BRWT will include replacement of the welded steel roof with an aluminum dome cover; removal of the interior and exterior painted surfaces using abrasive blasting equipment; tank recoating; and installing a new cathodic protection system. Replacement of the welded steel roof with an aluminum dome cover will extend the useable lifecycle of the steel tank and help to maintain reliable recycled water service. The exterior walls will be recoated using earth tone colors to blend into the surrounding landscape and the new aluminum dome cover will have a matte finish. A vacant area on the BRWT property will be used by the contractor as an equipment laydown and storage area. Project activities will not require grading or necessitate the removal of trees at the BRWT.
Installation of the supplement connection will include excavation and installation of approximately 50-feet of new pipeline to establish a potable water connection to the above ground equipment at the pump station. The supplement connection will allow the District to continue providing recycled water services during the BRWT rehabilitation.
Work activities will primarily be implemented during the normal business hours of 7 am to 5 pm. The work will occur during the winter months when service demand is low and the facility can be taken out of service. Work on the supplement connection is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2026, while rehabilitation work on BRWT is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2026 and only occur during three successive winter work periods for a total duration of approximately 3-years. Construction equipment expected to be used during project activities include: cranes, boom forklifts, bucket/scissor lifts, excavator, dump truck, abrasive blast trailers and compressors, dehumidifiers, portable generators, paint supply containment, refuse containers, safety equipment, and personnel vehicles. All activities at the BRWT would occur within the existing tank location on District owned property. Activities required to install the supplement connection at the Old Bass Lake Pump Station will occur on District owned property and within an existing public utility easement on private property. Best management practices will be employed as necessary during and after construction and all construction debris removed from the project site will follow all applicable regulatory requirements for disposal.
Contact Information
Name
Michael C. Baron
Agency Name
El Dorado Irrigation District
Job Title
Environmental Review Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area - El Dorado Hills
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Hallow Oak Road and Saddleback Road
Zip
95672
Total Acres
9
Parcel #
119090047
State Highways
Highway 50
Railways
NA
Airports
NA
Schools
NA
Waterways
None
Township
9N
Range
9E
Section
5
Base
Clarksvi
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1- Existing Facilities (Sec. 15301) & Class 2- Replacement or Reconstruction (Sec.15302)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves the rehabilitation of an existing public utility water tank and making a supplement connection involving no expansion of the existing use. Additionally, none of the applicable exceptions to this exemption, as identified under CCR, Title 14 section 15300.2, are valid for this project, including location in an area of critical concern, significant effect due to unusual circumstances, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, cumulative effect, and historical resources.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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