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The Department of Environmental Quality/Water Quality Division (DEQ) has conducted a review of the proposed Water System Improvement Project in accordance with EPA and State of Wyoming procedures for implementing the State Environmental Review Process. DEQ has determined that this project is eligible for a categorical exclusion. Accordingly, DEQ is exempting the project from further substantive environmental review requirements under the State Environmental Review Process. Neither an Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact nor an Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision will be required for the proposed action. The following is a brief description of the situation and the proposed action and a brief statement of how the action meets the criteria for a categorical exclusion.
The Deike Estates Water System Improvement Project aims to rehabilitate the District’s water collection, storage and delivery system. The aging infrastructure poses a threat of service disruption and water contamination. The District intends to purchase and install two new water storage tanks, to replace all piping that runs from the well to the new storage tanks, to install a new chlorination treatment system, and a new well pump. An investment in the system will ensure a reliable, safe and sustainable water supply for the future. The District plans to borrow $650,000 to complete the proposed project, to be repaid with user fees. The average rate increase is estimated to be ($150/month) per user to repay the loan. Loan terms will be 1% interest rate and 30 years.
The Deike Estates Improvement and Service District is aware of and accepts the fact that they will be responsible for any required mitigative actions associated with the project, including but not limited to storm water runoff, erosion control, archeological/historic artifacts, and air quality concerns. These actions will be part of the standard State Revolving Funds Program contract conditions.
DEQ is granting an exclusion because this project replaces or rehabilitates existing infrastructure, constructs minor ancillary facilities adjacent to or on the same property as existing facilities. This project will be completely constructed in previously disturbed ground, specifically ground disturbed by previously installed waterlines, roadways and building facilities. DEQ has determined that exempting the proposed project from further review under the State Environmental Review Process will not result in adverse impacts to the population or the area of Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.
The determination shall become effective upon distribution by the Department and may be re-evaluated and the determination changed at any time that adverse information is made available. The documentation to support this decision will be on file in the DEQ Cheyenne Office and is available for public review upon request. To request a copy of the categorical exclusion, contact:
Greg Crocker, SRF Project Manager
Department of Environmental Quality
200 W. 17th St.
Suite 200
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Tel. (307) 777-6941
FAX (307) 635-1784
[email protected]
Para español, visite deq.wyoming.gov. Americans with Disabilities Act: special assistance or alternative formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Please provide at least fourteen (14) days before the close of the public comment period for such requests.
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