Sunset Well Replacement and Tanglewood Production Well Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026030522
Public Agency
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Document Title
Sunset Well Replacement and Tanglewood Production Well Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/12/2026
Document Description
To address a water supply deficiency in the Main/Stateline Pressure Zone, the District will construct the Sunset Replacement Well and Tanglewood Production Well. Project activities include site preparation, well drilling, installation, development, and testing. The project will provide reliable drinking water service to the District’s customers in the affected pressure zone.
Contact Information
Name
Mark Seelos
Agency Name
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Job Title
Water Resources Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Citywide, Northern California
Cross Streets
Sunset Dr. and Conestoga St., Rubicon Trail and Springwood Dr.
Zip
96150
Parcel #
31-290-011, 31-313-016
State Highways
US 50
Airports
South Lake Tahoe Airport
Schools
Tahoe Valley Elementary, Sierra House Elementary, Bijou Communit
Waterways
Upper Truckee River, Trout Creek, Cold Creek, Heavenly Creek, Lake Tahoe
Other Location Info
Project Sites: 885 Sunset Drive and 942 Tanglewood Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land (§15304)
Reasons for Exemption
Sunset Replacement Well: Exempt under Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land (§15304) because the drilling, installation, development, and testing involve minor temporary land disturbance with negligible environmental impact. Tanglewood Production Well: Exempt under Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land (§15304) for the same reasons.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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