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State Agency

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Department of Environmental Quality

Public Body

Drinking Water Board

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Notice Title

Categorical Exclusion Determination - Hi-Country Estates HOA Culinary Water Improvements (project)

Notice Type(s)

Notice

Event Start Date & Time

July 27, 2026 10:30 AM

Event End Date & Time

July 27, 2027 10:31 AM

Description/Agenda

For the proposed project relating to Culinary Water Management Improvements at Hi-Country Estates HOA in Salt Lake County, Utah. As required by the guidelines for the preparation of environmental impact statements (EIS), a preliminary evaluation has been performed on the proposed State of Utah, Drinking Water Board project identified below to determine if an environmental review or EIS is warranted. The State of Utah has elected to 'Categorically Exclude from further environmental review' the proposed drinking water project. This project consists of the construction of a PRV station, fire hydrants, and to install 5,764 feet of new 4-inch transmission pipeline. The project does not cross any wetlands, does not affect any endangered or threatened species, or affect any cultural or historical properties, and will be constructed within the existing, previously disturbed, right-of-way for the existing transmission line. The project is needed for Hi-Country Estates Homeowners Association to meet current and future demand for drinking water. The review process indicated that the proposed project will not adversely impact the environment. Consequently, a decision has been made to not prepare an EIS. The State of Utah has elected to 'Categorically Exclude from further environmental review' the proposed drinking water project, based upon the careful review of the following report. Hi-Country Estates HOA Environmental Review prepared by Sunrise Engineering Any and all contractors will be required to comply with all relative federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders, such as Utah State air quality regulations R307-309. If anything is uncovered or otherwise discovered during construction of the water system improvements that may have cultural or historic significance the Hi-Country Estates HOA will be required to stop construction and notify both the Division of Drinking Water (the Division) and the State Historic Preservation Officer. These two agencies will investigate any such discoveries. If it appears that construction work may be causing an adverse environmental impact, the Hi-Country Estates HOA will be required to stop construction and notify the Division. The Division will investigate any such discoveries. A Categorical Exclusion (Cat Ex) from environmental review does not require a formal public hearing or a formal public comment period prior to the Cat Ex becoming effective. Therefore, this Cat Ex will become effective on the day it is published in a local newspaper, which is expected to occur on or about July 27, 2026. Questions or comments may be directed to Allyson Spevak at (385) 249-0324 or at allysonspevak@utah.gov.

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In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Larene Wyss, Office of Human Resources, at 801-297-3828, or TDD 801-903-3978, at least five (5) working days prior to the scheduled meeting.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

195 N 1950 W
Floor 3
Salt Lake CIty, UT 84116
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Contact Name

Steph Alpizar

Contact Email

salpizar@utah.gov

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

July 27, 2026 10:19 AM

Notice Last Edited On

July 27, 2026 10:19 AM

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