Seal Beach Recycled Water Feasibility Study
Summary
SCH Number
2026050693
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board, Divison of Financial Assistance
Document Title
Seal Beach Recycled Water Feasibility Study
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/18/2026
Document Description
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is a Responsible Agency for the Project. The State Water Board is funding the Project. The Project includes a Recycled Water Feasibility Study to evaluate the potential to import recycled water from Long Beach Utilities for non-potable irrigation uses currently served by potable water. The study will assess technical, operational, regulatory, and financial feasibility to support informed decision-making and future implementation.
PROJECT NUMBER: 8889-110P
Contact Information
Name
Patrick Gallegos
Agency Name
City of Seal Beach
Job Title
City Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Name
Matthew Metelitz
Agency Name
State Water Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Seal Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
The study area includes the potable water service territory in the City of Seal Beach, Orange County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The Project has been determined to meet the requirements of the exemptions selected above and will not have a significant impact on water quality. The Project involves planning and feasibility studies and information collection to prepare for a future construction project.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Feasibility and Planning Studies; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15262
Reasons for Exemption
The Project has been determined to meet the requirements of the exemptions selected above and will not have a significant impact on water quality. The Project involves planning and feasibility studies and information collection to prepare for a future construction project.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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