Saugus Water Reclamation Plant Bypass Gate Structure

The Los Angeles County Sanitation District, specifically the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, is undertaking a project to replace the existing bypass gate at MH 32-1285, located west of the Saugus Water Reclamation Plant in Santa Clarita, California. This project is necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency due to the poor condition of the current gate. The scope of work involves the installation of a new bypass gate structure on Metropolitan Water District property at the Green Landscape Nursery site. Key technical improvements include relocating the gate actuator to an above-grade position to minimize corrosion and installing a new control panel on MWD property to protect the equipment from vehicular traffic. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is designated as a forecast with a posted date of January 16, 2026. According to the Notice of Exemption dated January 15, 2026, the project qualifies for exemption under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302 and Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4), as it consists of repairs and replacement of existing structures on the same site with no expansion of use and maintains substantially the same purpose and capacity. Patricia Horsley, Environmental Planner, serves as the primary point of contact for the project.