CVWD Groundwater Wells PFAS and Nitrate Water Treatment Facility Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026100538
Public Agency
Crescenta Valley Water District
(CVWD)
Document Title
CVWD Groundwater Wells PFAS and Nitrate Water Treatment Facility Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/15/2026
Document Description
The CVWD Groundwater Wells PFAS and Nitrate Water Treatment Facility Project consists of the installation, operation, and maintenance of water treatment facilities at eleven existing groundwater well sites operated by Crescenta Valley Water District. The Project includes pre-engineered ion exchange (IX) treatment systems, associated piping, valves, instrumentation, electrical improvements, and appurtenant facilities necessary to remove PFAS and nitrate from groundwater produced by the District's existing wells. The Project is intended to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal drinking water regulations and maintain a safe and reliable drinking water supply. All improvements will occur entirely within the existing operational footprints of the District's groundwater well facilities. The Project will not increase groundwater production capacity, alter extraction rates, expand facility boundaries, or increase the overall service capacity of the District's water system. The beneficiaries of the Project are the customers and residents served by Crescenta Valley Water District, who will receive a safer and more reliable drinking water supply.
Contact Information
Name
James Lee
Agency Name
Crescenta Valley Water District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Glendale, La Crescenta
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
3246 Mills Ave
Zip
91214
Parcel #
5607-018-901
Township
2N
Range
13W
Section
3
Other Information
There is a total of 11 locations included in this project. It is shown in the attachment of the NOE as Exhibit B.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (§ 15301), Class 2 (§ 15302), and Class 3 (§ 15303)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303. The Project consists of the installation and operation of PFAS and nitrate treatment facilities within eleven existing groundwater well sites operated by Crescenta Valley Water District. The construction, placement, and operation of the treatment systems will occur entirely within the existing operational footprints of the existing utility facilities. The Project does not require acquisition of new property, expansion of facility boundaries, or expansion of groundwater production capacity. The treatment facilities are designed solely to treat existing groundwater flows in order to comply with applicable drinking water regulations. The Project will not alter the existing use of the groundwater wells, increase pumping capacity, increase extraction rates, or expand the overall service capacity of the District's water system. The Project includes installation of small new utility equipment and appurtenant facilities, including ion exchange vessels, nitrate treatment systems, piping, controls, and associated infrastructure at existing utility sites. Accordingly, the Project qualifies for categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303.The District has also evaluated the Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 and determined that none of the exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions apply.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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