Ferndale Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026060294
Public Agency
City of Ferndale
Document Title
Ferndale Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/8/2026
Document Description
The project will increase available storage in the WWTP pond, provide safer access to the pond for maintenance, and limit the amount of inorganic human refuse that is currently outputting Into the pond through contracted septic dumps. The project will also reduce the chance of potential overflows of sewage into the nearby creek.
Contact Information
Name
Kristene Hall
Agency Name
City of Ferndale
Job Title
City Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Gurleen Bhatia
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Job Title
Water Resources Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Ferndale
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Port Kenyon Road ( between Market Street and California Street)
Zip
95536
Schools
Ferndale High School
Waterways
Salt River, Francis Creek
Township
3N
Range
2W
Section
35
Base
Humboldt
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and Section 15302 - Replacement
Reasons for Exemption
The Project meets the criteria for the above-listed categorical exemptions as the Project constitutes the repair and maintenance of existing public facilities or minor alteration of topographical features with no expansion of use.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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