Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area Waterline Leak Emergency Repair

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is undertaking an emergency repair to restore functionality to a broken underground potable water pipeline within Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area. The work is critical to reestablishing water service for facility operations and ensuring adequate supply for fire suppression needs. The project will involve precise manual excavation using hand tools to locate and verify the leak, followed by the use of both hand tools and heavy equipment to fully expose the damaged section of pipe. Broken segments will be removed and replaced with new pipe sections installed within the original footprint to minimize environmental disruption. All excavated material will be backfilled using the original soils to restore the site. To ensure environmental protection and compliance with best management practices, a biological monitor will be present on-site throughout the work, and comprehensive sediment control measures will be implemented to prevent runoff and protect surrounding ecosystems. Preconstruction surveys have been conducted to assess conditions and guide safe execution. The effort is classified as an emergency repair, reflecting the urgency of restoring water service, and the project is managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation with Diana Fong, District Environmental Coordinator, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and coordination.