Pump Station Fire Hardening Project - Installation of fire-resistant doors, fire-rated vent screens, and other fire hardening improvements

The Marin Municipal Water District has initiated the Pump Station Fire Hardening Project to enhance the wildfire resilience of 67 existing pump stations located on District-owned lands and easements in California. The project focuses on reducing wildfire risk and preventing ember intrusion through specific infrastructure upgrades, including the replacement of existing doors with fire-rated alternatives, the installation of 1/8-inch fire-rated screens on vents, and the sealing of utility penetration gaps using approved non-combustible materials. These improvements are designed to protect existing facilities without expanding their operational capacity or physical footprint. The project was approved by the Marin Water Board of Directors on July 7, 2026, and is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 238190. It is statutorily and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.49 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. Administrative oversight is managed by the Marin Municipal Water District, with Alex Anaya serving as the Director of Engineering and Carly Blanchard as the Environmental Planner.