Two 1.5 MG Tanks Replacement (Project)

The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, is overseeing the replacement and operation of two 1.5-million-gallon aboveground welded steel potable water storage reservoirs and an associated pump house. The project is located at the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, specifically north of Highway 178 between Snort Bypass Road and North Brady Street. The project is classified as a ministerial action under California Code of Regulations section 15268 and is exempt from CEQA review. Design drawings and specifications were verified as conforming to California Waterworks Standards as of July 23, 2025. The project is managed by the State Water Resources Control Board with administrative support from the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station. Key points of contact include District Engineer Jesse Dhaliwal and Administrative Contact Michael Bizon. No specific contract value, period of performance, or formal solicitation number has been provided in the current documentation.