City of Rialto Septic-to-Sewer Disadvantaged Communities Project

The City of Rialto Septic-to-Sewer Disadvantaged Communities Project, identified as project number 8825-110, is an initiative funded by the State Water Resources Control Board and led by the City of Rialto. The primary objective is to transition approximately 221 residential properties from outdated septic systems to a centralized sewer system within disadvantaged areas of Rialto, California. The project scope encompasses project administration, community outreach, planning, design, and grant reporting. Key activities include confirming the locations of existing septic systems, conducting a feasibility study, engaging the community, preparing environmental documentation, and developing engineering designs. The project will be implemented across five specific neighborhoods in San Bernardino County: Shamrock, Maple Misc., Bloomington Avenue North of Randall, Bloomington Avenue South of Randall, and Pomona/Iris. It has been determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under categorical exemption Class 6 and statutory exemptions, as the current phase is limited to feasibility, planning studies, and basic data collection. Administrative oversight is managed by the City of Rialto, with Sachin Chawla serving as the lead agency contact.