Newark Desalination Facility Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Upgrades and Foundation Fieldbus (FF) Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026100505
Public Agency
Alameda County Water District
(ACWD)
Document Title
Newark Desalination Facility Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Upgrades and Foundation Fieldbus (FF) Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/15/2026
Document Description
This Project will replace the existing PLC and FF equipment with the new District-standard PLC and instrumentation devices and upgrade associated conduits, cabling and appurtenances. The Project involves removing the existing PLC equipment and installing new replacement PLC equipment within the existing electrical cabinets, removing existing FF instrumentation devices and installation of new replacement instrumentation devices in the existing process equipment and piping. Ancillary electrical work required to power the sensors includes installation of above-grade conduits and cabling within the existing Desal facility and restoration of any surfaces and other related activities.
Contact Information
Name
Ricky Vera
Agency Name
Alameda County Water District
Job Title
Project Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Fremont
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Zip
94560
Other Location Info
6833 Redeker Place
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations Title 14, Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes minor alterations to an existing facility.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations Title 14, Class 2, Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities on the same site.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations Title 14, Class 3, Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes installation of new equipment and facilities in small structures.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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