Point Arena Waste Water System Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026071062
Public Agency
City of Point Arena
Document Title
Point Arena Waste Water System Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2026
Document Description
Repair and maintenance of the electrical system of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, sewer main and lateral line replacement (less than 1 mile), install new headworks automatic screening system, replace lift station, install two backup generators and propane tanks.
Contact Information
Name
Marie Jones
Agency Name
City of Point Arena
Job Title
City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Point Arena
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
105 Iversen Ave, portions of Iverson Ave, Main St, Port Rd, School St, Mill St, Scott Pl
Zip
95468
Total Acres
2
Parcel #
027-101-10
State Highways
California
Schools
Point Arena Junior High School
Waterways
Arena Creek
Township
Point
Other Location Info
Sewer line replacement on portions of Iverson Ave, Main St, Port Rd, School St, Mill St, Scott Place
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301b
Reasons for Exemption
City of Point Arena Wastewater District aging Electrical and Control System will be replaced and a new permanent standby diesel-powered generator and automatic transfer switch added to accommodate anticipated frequent power outages due to increased storm severity.
a. The addition of the generator and automatic transfer switch will not increase the use of the system. The additions would merely ensure operation of the wastewater treatment facility is not impacted by insufficient power.
b. An automatic screening device will be installed at the existing Wastewater Treatment Facility’s headworks to remove non-organic solids on a continuous basis and divert the screenings from discharge. This will not result in an expansion of the existing use.
c. WWTF improvements have been selected to prevent sanitary sewer overflows and provide I/I reductions resulting in a reduction in hydraulic loading.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302 (c). Replacement or Reconstruction.
Reasons for Exemption
Sanitary main sewer lines and lateral separations will be replaced and point repairs conducted on approximately 1 mile of the existing 3.16-mile sanitary sewer mainlines. The mainline will be replaced with an 8” PVC pipe. Three new manholes and separation of private laterals from three shared laterals will be included. The installation and separation of private laterals reduces ambiguity of responsibility of future repairs of said lateral and improves opportunities for I/I reduction. The installation of manholes and separation of laterals will not increase capacity of the system. Therefore, the project meets the requirement of “negligible or no expansion of capacity.”
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303 (e).
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes the development of a concrete pad less than 75 square feet in size to house the new generator for electrical backup system. This component of the project is exempt as a new accessory structure to the Sewer Treatment Plant.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15282 (k)
Reasons for Exemption
The sewer line replacement/repair project is less than a mile in length (approximately 5,081 feet). This exemption applies to all proposed sewer main replacements and abandonments, lateral separations, and point repairs.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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