SCH Number 2025060860

Project Info

Title

Britten Avenue Water Consolidation Project Planning Study

Description

Water quality samples collected from the taps at three homes in the Britten Avenue Community (Community) contained nitrate and/or uranium levels meeting or exceeding the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for drinking water. The source for the nitrate is likely residential septic tanks and fertilizer runoff from neighboring agricultural areas, whereas the uranium originates from natural deposits in the groundwater aquifer. The Community is identified as a Disadvantaged Community (DAC) under the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Financial Assistance Criteria. As such, the water improvements are eligible for 100 percent grant funding through the California State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program. Prior to proceeding with any construction of water improvements, a planning study (Project) must be completed. The Project involves preparation of financial, technical, and environmental packages including 90 % plans, specifications, project cost estimates, and environmental documentation that will address the system’s water quality and water distribution deficiencies. The City of Fresno, as the Lead Agency for the Project, is also preparing and submitting a planning application to SWRCB to fund the Project.

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