R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation Project (CIP25203)
Summary
SCH Number
2026080006
Public Agency
Helix Water District
Document Title
R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation Project (CIP25203)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/3/2026
Document Description
The scope of work for this project consists of demolition of the existing filter underdrain system and installation of a new filter underdrain system including filter media, piping and associated appurtenances, and modifications to ancillary structures including access manways and concrete repairs involving negligible or no expansion of capacity at the Helix Water District’s R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant site located at 9550 Lake Jennings Park Road, Lakeside, CA 92040.
Project construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2026, with a scheduled completion in 2028. This project will benefit district customers by maintaining reliability of service and avoiding costly emergency repair expenses. This facility is critical to the district's operations as it is part of the R.M. Levy Water Treatment Plant that supplies clean and filtered water to customers.
Contact Information
Name
Debra Lundy
Agency Name
Helix Water District
Job Title
Senior Right of Way Agent/Environmental Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Sam Dillman
Agency Name
Helix Water District
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Lakeside
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Lake Jennings Park Road
Other Location Info
9550 Lake Jennings Park Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 California Code of Regulations Section 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is categorically exempt under Class 1 because it consists of restoration and rehabilitation of deteriorated facilities and mechanical equipment and involves no expansion of use.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 California Code of Regulations Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt under and under Class 2 because it consists of the replacement of existing aging and failed filter underdrains in the same location, involves negligible or no expansion of use and will serve the same purpose as the filter underdrains being replaced.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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