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Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the
Denniston/San Vicente Water Supply Project, San Mateo County, CA

AGENCY: Coastside County Water District

SUMMARY: This notice advises the public that the Coastside County Water District (District) as lead agency for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Denniston/San Vicente Water Supply Project located southeast of the community of Moss Beach, in unincorporated San Mateo County, California, in the northern portion of the District’s service area. The District herby invites comment on the Notice of Preparation/Initial Study during the scoping period, which commenced October 19, 2011 and concludes November 23, 2011.

Copies of the Notice of Preparation/Initial Study are available for review at the District’s main office located at the address below. Electronic copies of the document are available online at: http://www.coastsidewater.org. [ Notice of Preparation/Initial Study ]

DATES: Written comments on the implementation of this proposal must be postmarked or hand-delivered by November 23, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may mail, or hand-deliver during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, written comments to:

David R. Dickson, General Manager
Coastside County Water District
766 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, California 94019

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David R. Dickson, (650) 726-4405.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The District proposes to implement water supply improvements along Denniston and San Vicente Creeks to enable the expanded beneficial use of local water supply and thereby reduce dependence on current outside water sources. The Proposed Project would entail the installation of a permanent diversion structure and pump station to replace a semi-permanent structure currently in use on San Vicente Creek, as well as the replacement of approximately 2,000 feet of existing pipeline and installation of approximately 4,100 feet of new pipeline to convey San Vicente Creek water to the existing Denniston Reservoir pump station. The completion of the construction phases of the Proposed Project will enable the District to fully beneficially use the local water that would be diverted from Denniston and San Vicente Creeks under Water Right Permit 15882, thereby replacing imported water with local water sources. The Proposed Project would also allow for the expansion of ongoing sediment removal and maintenance activities within the existing Denniston Reservoir to ensure the long term ability to utilize the existing diversion at that location. With the implementation of the Proposed Project, the overall reliability of the local District water supply system will increase through the maximization of local water supply usage, thereby providing more reliable service to District customers.

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