Wild Acres Pump Station
Summary
SCH Number
2026050393
Public Agency
Rainbow Municipal Water District
Document Title
Wild Acres Pump Station
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/11/2026
Document Description
The project involves the replacement of an existing temporary skid pump with a permanent pump station. The existing site includes a temporary pump station comprising of above-grade piping, a trailer-mounted pump station consisting of six pumps, temporary electrical panels, and ancillary appurtenances. The proposed replacement would include a retaining wall, 30’ x 20’ pump building, emergency generator, valve vaults, and piping to connect with the existing water lines to the east.
Contact Information
Name
Malik Tamimi
Agency Name
Rainbow Municipal Water Agency
Job Title
Senior CIP Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Wild Acres Road, near the intersection with Pico Road. See attached project location map.
Zip
92084
State Highways
I-15
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction and CEQA Statute Section 21080.21..
Reasons for Exemption
The project would provide critical water supply redundancy within the southern zone of the District service area in the event of unplanned system shutdowns or other outages. The project site is within an existing disturbed, graded site that is not listed as a hazardous waste site, does not contain sensitive habitat or species, and would not disturb significant cultural resources.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3, New Construction of Small Structures.
Reasons for Exemption
The project would provide critical water supply redundancy within the southern zone of the District service area in the event of unplanned system shutdowns or other outages. The project site is within an existing disturbed, graded site that is not listed as a hazardous waste site, does not contain sensitive habitat or species, and would not disturb significant cultural resources.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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