Solano Raw Water Intake Structure Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026070331
Public Agency
University of California, Davis
Document Title
Solano Raw Water Intake Structure Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/9/2026
Document Description
UC Davis proposes to renovate the existing raw water intake structure on Putah South Canal near Winters, CA. The project replaces equipment that is at the end of life and needs replacement. The elements being renovated or replaced include an exterior stairway, catwalk and railing, flow meter and vault, and traveling water screen. In addition, valving, electrical and control systems will be updated, and equipment access will be upgraded by installing a new gravel driveway to the flow meter and vault. The canal is managed by the Solano County Water Agency. This project is not located within the Davis LRDP area.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Davis
Agency Name
UC Davis
Job Title
Director of Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unicorporated
Counties
Solano
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Winters Road and Wolfskill Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (15301)
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alterations and renovations of mechanical equipment within existing facilities qualifies as categorically exempt under Exemption Class 1 of the Guidelines for the Implementation to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This exemption applies to the operation, repair, permitting, leasing, maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities or mechanical equipment, involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use. In addition, none of the exceptions for application of a categorical exemption apply to this project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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