Plumas Eureka Community Services District Water Treatment Facility
Summary
SCH Number
2026030768
Public Agency
Plumas Eureka Community Services District
Document Title
Plumas Eureka Community Services District Water Treatment Facility
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/18/2026
Document Description
Project would develop a water treatment facility to treat water remove arsenic, iron, and manganese from the existing water supply and associated conveyance piping to comply with primary federal and state drinking water standards. The 1,650 square foot facility, resembling a residential unit, would house the treatment equipment, materials and booster pump. The Project includes associated 10-inch diameter raw water (1,425 LF) and treated water (1,485 LF) pipelines, and 4-inch diameter sanitary sewer force main pipeline (260 LF) between the facility and existing transmission mains in existing roadway right-of-way in Lundy Lane, Poplar Valley Road, and Cottonwood Drive. A gravel pad housing a metering/valve vault, a lift station, propane tank, and backup emergency generator, would be located adjacent to the treatment building. No increase in capacity would occur. The Project benefits existing PECSD customers by providing potable water that meets current primary drinking water standards.
Contact Information
Name
Jamar Tate
Agency Name
Plumas Eureka Community Services District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Blairsden
Counties
Plumas
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Lundy Lane and Cottonwood Dr.
Zip
96103
Total Acres
.25
Jobs
24
Parcel #
129-010-036
State Highways
Highway 70
Railways
Union Pacific Railway
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Feather River
Township
22N
Range
12E
Section
8
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15303 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures:
a. The project is on land owned by the PECSD and is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and zoning as the County has determined zoning is not applicable per CA Gov. Code Section 53091(e). Piping would be located beneath existing roadway pavement and in the public right-of-way.
b. The Project is the size of a small residence and the extension of piping to the existing systems in the roadway is consistent with the provision of utility extensions under a Class 3 exemption.
c. The portion of the site to be developed contains scattered pines and no special-status habitat or protected species. The site would be surveyed for nesting birds prior to tree removal to ensure compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. No disturbance to the creek or riparian vegetation would occur and erosion control measures are included in the project to ensure sediment control during construction.
d. There are no cultural resources known to occur on the site and the site is currently partially disturbed with mailboxes, shed, and a gravel parking area.
e. The Project is not located on a hazardous site and is not visible from a designated scenic highway.
f. Development and operation of the treatment system would not result in significant traffic, noise, air or water quality impacts, and would result in a beneficial water quality impact. Treatment materials and equipment will be enclosed.
g. The area is served by utilities and public services, and the Project would not impact supply or existing infrastructure, resulting in a beneficial impact. The Project is not designed for additional capacity above the existing system maximum day demand of 509,167 gallons per day, and the additional wastewater generated would be well within the existing wastewater treatment plant capacity.
County Clerk
Plumas
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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