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South River Pump Station
Flood Protection Project
The Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. to receive verbal comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the South River Pump Station Flood Protection Project. The hearing will be held in the Sacramento County Board Chambers at 700 H Street, Sacramento, 95814.
To view the DEIR visit the Sacramento County Department of Environmental Review and Assessment’s webpage at: http://www.dera.saccounty.net (click on "Search for Documents" and search for Control NO: 2009-70051).
For information, please contact Scott Mueller (916) 876-6399.
Project Background
The South River Pump Station (SRPS) is located at 30030 South River Road in rural Yolo County, just south of the southern West Sacramento city limit. Construction of the SRPS commenced in 2004 and service began in 2007 as part of the Lower Northwest Interceptor Project (LNWI) for the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD). The LNWI services thousands of residences and businesses in the Natomas area of the City of Sacramento, unincorporated areas of the County of Sacramento, the City of Citrus Heights, and the City of West Sacramento.
SRPS was constructed within Reclamation District 765, in an area protected on four sides by levees. At the time the levees were thought to provide 400-year protection. However, a study conducted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in 2002 led to additional evaluation of Sacramento area levees. Subsequent studies indicate that the levees do not meet the state or federal flood protection criteria. Likewise, planned flood protection improvements do not extend past the city limits of West Sacramento. Should a significant flood event, 100-year storm or greater, occur at the SRPS, sewer service could be interrupted and cause upstream damage to the infrastructure and the environment.
Project Description
The South River Pump Station Flood Protection Project will construct a new earthen embankment surrounding the pump station to protect the SRPS from a minimum 200-year storm event. In addition, a new raised access road will be constructed to connect the SRPS to South River Road in the event that flooding occurs.
The project construction will also include a significant operation to import soil (borrow) material for construction of the flood protection system. The project plans to obtain borrow material from within the surrounding basins. No on road hauling of material will be required for this project.
South River Pump Station Flood Protection Project Statistics
- Level of flood protection
- Embankment length
- Raised access road length
- Embankment height above existing ground
- Borrow material required
| 200-year | |
| 3,400 feet | |
| 1,500 feet | |
| 22 feet | |
| 400,000 cubic yards |
What to Expect During Construction
Construction Hours:Unknown at this time.
Driving CautionNone
Other Possible ImpactsThroughout construction, the project team will do everything possible to minimize impacts to the community. However, certain disruptions may be unavoidable, such as increased noise and dust.
Questions? Concerns?
Maintaining communication with residents throughout the construction process is very important to the team. We encourage you to check this Web site for updated information. If you'd like to speak with someone regarding an issue or impact, please call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at 866-479-0600.