SLVWD Pasatiempo Wells 7 & 8 Rehabilitation
Summary
SCH Number
2026071061
Public Agency
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Document Title
SLVWD Pasatiempo Wells 7 & 8 Rehabilitation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2026
Document Description
The project consists of rehabilitation of two groundwater wells that supply water to over 3,000 residents within portions of the City of Scotts Valley and nearby unincorporated communities. The purpose of the rehabilitation is to restore well efficiency and maintain reliable water production, as Paso 7 is currently under-producing and Paso 8 is inoperable. Rehabilitation activities would include removal of the well pumps, video inspection, mechanical cleaning of the well screens, chemical treatment (acid washing), post-treatment cleaning, disinfection, test pumping, and post-rehabilitation video inspection. Project implementation will require temporary installation of an approximately 2,600-foot-long above-ground pipeline to convey treated water to the nearby Hanson Quarry's drainage pond, where the treated and tested water will be discharged in accordance with regulations.
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
Felton (unincorporated)
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Graham Hill Rd
Zip
95018
State Highways
Highway 17
Other Location Info
3650 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301(d), Class1
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d): Existing Facilities (Class1); and under Section 15269(b): Emergency Projects. 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 is consistent with the Class1 exemption as the project involves rehabilitation of two existing groundwater wells to restore well production with no increase in capacity or expansion of use. This project is necessary to meet public health and safety standards, extend the useful life of the wells, and improve operational efficiency.
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Section 15269(b)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is also consistent with Section 15269(b), which includes emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety or welfare. This project is consistent with this exemption as loss of production jeopardizes water service to the District's approximately 3,000 customers served by the wells.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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