OIivehurst Public Utility District South County Service Area Improvements Project

The Olivehurst Public Utility District South County Service Area Improvements Project, identified as project number 8753-110, is a comprehensive wastewater infrastructure initiative funded by the State Water Resources Control Board. The project aims to expand and upgrade the wastewater collection system to utilize unused capacity at the Olivehurst Public Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant, enabling the processing of untreated wastewater from the City of Wheatland. The scope is divided into three primary components: the implementation of sanitary sewer overflow reduction measures in Olivehurst, including retrofits to pump station PS-1, a new pump station PS-2, and an eight-inch force main on McGowan Parkway; the modification of the wastewater treatment plant to handle increased wet weather flows and the replacement of obsolete equipment; and the construction of a new treatment system to connect the City of Wheatland to the existing collection network. The project is located in Yuba County, California, with specific work occurring at the 38-acre treatment plant site and across various pipelines, including installations below Reeds, Hutchinson, and Kimball Creeks. Environmental compliance is a critical requirement, as the project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act and requires adherence to a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Additionally, work involving creek crossings must comply with Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code under Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. YUB-63747-R2. The Olivehurst Public Utility District serves as the lead agency, with the City of Wheatland carrying out the project. Key administrative contacts include General Manager John Tillotson for the utility district and City Manager Bill Zenoni for the City of Wheatland.