Corning Water District water service connection project

The Corning Water District is installing a direct water service connection from its existing system to an established customer to deliver surface water when available, as part of broader efforts to achieve long-term groundwater sustainability in the Corning Subbasin under DWR Bulletin 118. This project involves construction activities that are minimally impactful and occur within or adjacent to existing facilities, qualifying for categorical exemptions under Title 14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15301 and 15304, as well as CEQA Sections 21080(b)(1) and 15268. The Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is the lead agency overseeing the project, with Justin Jenson, Deputy Director, serving as the primary point of contact. Environmental compliance documentation includes a Notice of Exemption, a CDFW No Effect Determination, and evidence of fee payments for filing and county processing, though no contract value, pricing structure, or line-item details are provided. The project is classified as a forecast with no formal solicitation, contract type, or procurement evaluation criteria specified, and payments for administrative fees are accepted via cash, check, or credit card at the district’s office in Red Bluff, California. Installation will occur in the unincorporated area of the Corning Subbasin near coordinates 39.944264, -122.188306, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the government at the project site. No packaging, delivery, or shipping requirements are outlined, and no formal representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures are required or provided. Submission of supporting documents was due by September 18, 2025, via physical paper copies to designated county and state offices, with no electronic submission options specified.