China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station-Well 27B Replacement Project

The China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station is planning to replace its existing groundwater well, Well 27B, with a new well designated as Well 27C, located nearby. Once Well 27C becomes operational, Well 27B will be permanently capped and decommissioned to ensure continued compliance with water supply and environmental standards. The project is managed under the oversight of the California State Water Resources Control Board and is tied to regulatory requirements for groundwater use and contamination prevention in the region. All project activities are centered in the 93527 zip code area within California, where the naval station operates. The point of contact for the project includes Jesse Dhaliwal, District Engineer at the State Water Resources Control Board, who serves as the primary liaison, and Michael Bizon from the U.S. Navy, serving as the EMD Water Compliance representative. The proposal is publicly listed as a forecast under the California CEQA Net system with a posted date of August 7, 2025, indicating the upcoming nature of this initiative, which is in the planning and regulatory preparation phase. No formal solicitation or set-aside details have been issued yet, but the project will require coordination with state water authorities to ensure lawful groundwater extraction and environmental protection.