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Well 10 PFAS Water Treatment Project Funding and Environmental Review

Original title: WELL 10 PFAS WATER TREATMENT PROJECT GRANT FUNDING AND CEQA EXEMPTION

January 20, 2026

water quality public infrastructure grants environmental regulation

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The Frame

What this does

This project determines the timeline and funding source for removing chemicals from the local water supply at Well 10, which directly impacts municipal water treatment operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City residents

Residents receive water from the municipal system and are affected by the treatment methods and infrastructure projects implemented at local wells.

City Council

The Council is responsible for voting on the approval of the grant funding and the environmental exemption.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering a proposal to secure grant funding for a new water treatment system at Well 10 to address contamination. The proposal also includes a request for an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act () review process.

Key Facts

The project aims to install PFAS water treatment infrastructure at Well 10.
The proposal includes a request for a CEQA exemption, which bypasses standard environmental impact review requirements.
The item is categorized as a Consent Calendar item, typically reserved for non-controversial or routine business.
The file was introduced on November 25, 2025.
The item is under the jurisdiction of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Housing Authority.

Why It Matters

This project determines the timeline and funding source for removing chemicals from the local water supply at Well 10, which directly impacts municipal water treatment operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are PFAS?

are a group of man-made chemicals often referred to as 'forever chemicals' that are being addressed through this water treatment project.

What does a CEQA exemption mean for this project?

It means the project will not undergo the standard environmental review process required by the California Environmental Quality Act.

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Use of CEQA Exemptions for Infrastructure

The inclusion of a CEQA exemption request suggests a strategy to expedite infrastructure deployment for water quality compliance.

City Council

Connected Entities

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Sources

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