PFAS Treatment at Arlington Desalter Plant
Summary
SCH Number
2026070551
Public Agency
Western Municipal Water District
Document Title
PFAS Treatment at Arlington Desalter Plant
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2026
Document Description
Western Municipal Water District is proposing to install treatment facilities for the removal of Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at the existing Arlington Desalter Plant. Four granular activated carbon (GAC) vessels and associated piping would be removed, to be replaced by two ion exchange (IX) vessels and associated piping in the same location. Some existing concrete pads and pavement would be replaced. The project area is fully developed. Treated water from this facility is provided to the Cities of Norco and Corona for service to their customers.
Contact Information
Name
Ellie Yazdani
Agency Name
Western Municipal Water District
Job Title
Senior Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Sterling Avenue
Zip
92503
Other Location Info
The WMWD Arlington Desalter Facility is located just behind the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) building at 11615 Sterling Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 - Section 15303(d), Construction of Small Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Class 3 Categorical Exemption applies to the additional treatment facilities for PFAS which would be co-located with existing water treatment facilities. None of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines would apply to these additions.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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