Operation of Firefall Ranch Iron and Manganese Treatment Water Supply Permit Amendment (Project)
Summary
SCH Number
2026070840
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Operation of Firefall Ranch Iron and Manganese Treatment Water Supply Permit Amendment (Project)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/21/2026
Document Description
The Applicant proposes operating a new greensand filtration and disinfection system to remove iron, manganese, and bacteriological contaminants from the drinking water. The new greensand filtration and disinfection system was installed near the existing water storage tank and replaced two well-site treatment systems at the existing water system.
Contact Information
Name
A Delacalzada
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Nick Simon
Agency Name
Firefall Ranch Water System
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
OFELIA ROMERO-MARACCINI
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Job Title
District Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Groveland
Counties
Tuolumne
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
24025 Hwy 120 Groveland, 95321
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code of Regs., section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is exempt because it is the operation of a replacement treatment system at an existing water system with no change in use. None of the exceptions listed in section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the proposed Project.
County Clerk
Tuolumne
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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