Adoption of Sewer Charges for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 for Parcels with Sewer-Only Service
Summary
SCH Number
2026071282
Public Agency
Western Municipal Water District
Document Title
Adoption of Sewer Charges for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 for Parcels with Sewer-Only Service
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/31/2026
Document Description
Adoption of a written report establishing sewer service charges for parcels of real property located in the Cities of Riverside and Corona that receive sewer service, but not water service, from Western Municipal Water District, and authorizing those charges to be collected on the Riverside County tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.
Contact Information
Name
Veronica Zheng
Agency Name
Western Municipal Water District
Job Title
Director of Finance
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Corona, Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Western Municipal Water District Service Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Pub. Resources Code, § 21080(b)(8)
Reasons for Exemption
On July 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Western Municipal Water District adopted Resolution No. 3392. The action involves the adoption of sewer service charges for parcels that receive sewer service but not water service from the District, and directs that such charges be collected on the County tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.
The Board found that the charges are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within the District’s existing service area and do not fund capital projects for the expansion of the sewer system. Based on these findings, the Board determined that adoption of the charges established by Resolution No. 3392 is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines section 15273.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs. (State CEQA Guidelines), section 15273
Reasons for Exemption
On July 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Western Municipal Water District adopted Resolution No. 3392. The action involves the adoption of sewer service charges for parcels that receive sewer service but not water service from the District, and directs that such charges be collected on the County tax roll for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.
The Board found that the charges are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within the District’s existing service area and do not fund capital projects for the expansion of the sewer system. Based on these findings, the Board determined that adoption of the charges established by Resolution No. 3392 is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines section 15273.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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