SLVWD Water Storage Tanks Recoating
Summary
SCH Number
2026071058
Public Agency
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Document Title
SLVWD Water Storage Tanks Recoating
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the rehabilitation of six above ground water storage tanks ranging from 75,000 to 721,000 gallons capacity in the unincorporated communities of Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, and Felton. The tanks require recoating to extend their service life. The tank recoating process includes sampling and testing the existing coatings, removal of interior coatings, rewelding damaged metal surfaces, and recoating interior and exterior surfaces. Maintenance, repair, or replacement of tank components or appurtenant structures such as ladders and fences may be needed. Removal of existing tank coatings will follow best management practices and regulatory requirements for any hazardous waste. All work will be limited to existing roads, turnarounds, and within fenced operational areas around tank footprints.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Klier
Agency Name
San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Environmental Department
Job Title
Environmental Programs Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Boulder Creek (unincorp)
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
State Highways
Highway 9
Other Location Info
The tanks are located between 0.2 miles and 2 miles from Highway 9 in Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, and Felton, CA.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301(d), Class1
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempts under the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d). Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. This project falls within the Class 1 exemption as it consists of the rehabilitation of existing water storage tanks to extend their service life. Rehabilitation is necessary to ensure water storage meets current public health and safety standards without expansion of use.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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