Executive Summary

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Sections
ES.1 Introduction
ES.5 The Proposed Project
ES.2 Project Background
ES.6 Alternatives to the Proposed Project
ES.3 CEQA Project Objectives / NEPA Purpose and

Need
ES.7 Comparison of Alternatives and Environmentally

Superior Alternative/Preferred Alternative
ES.4 Public & Agency Involvement
ES.8 Areas of Controversy and Issues to be Resolved
Tables
Figures
ES-1 Alternatives Impact Summary
ES-1 Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project

Overview
ES-2 Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures

MPWSP Proposed Action
ES.1 Introduction
This Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) has been prepared
by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Sanctuary or MBNMS)
pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This EIR/EIS analyzes the potential
environmental impacts of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP or proposed
project) proposed by the California American Water Company (CalAm). CalAm is proposing the
MPWSP to develop water supplies for CalAms Monterey District service area (Monterey
District). The MPWSP would include a subsurface seawater intake system; a desalination plant; a
brine discharge system; product water conveyance pipelines, one pump station, storage facilities;
and improvements to the existing Seaside Groundwater Basins aquifer storage and recovery
(ASR) system (see Chapter 3, Description of the Proposed Project).
This EIR/EIS has been prepared in accordance with CEQA (Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21000 et seq.)
and the CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Tit. 20, Div. 6, Ch. 3, 15000 et seq.), and with
NEPA (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.,) and its implementing regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508).
For the purposes of this document, the CEQA lead agency for the MPWSP is the CPUC; the
NEPA lead agency is MBNMS. This EIR/EIS presents information to understand the potential
environmental consequences of the proposed project, proposed permit issuance by MBNMS, and
alternatives.
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ES.2 Project Background

CalAm, the project applicant, is a privately owned public utility that has served the Monterey
Peninsula since 1966. CalAms Monterey District encompasses most of the Monterey Peninsula,
including the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City,
and Seaside, and the unincorporated areas of Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach,
and the Del Monte Forest. The water supply challenges facing CalAm and the Monterey
Peninsula are substantial and have been well-documented in a number of venues including the
SWRCB, the Monterey County Superior Court, the CPUC, and the California Legislature.
In 2004, CalAm filed Application A.04-09-019 seeking a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity from the CPUC for the Coastal Water Project. The Coastal Water Project (CWP) was
intended to replace existing Carmel River water supplies for the CalAm Monterey District service
area that are constrained by legal decisions. In general, CWP involved the production of
desalinated water supplies (using existing intakes at the Moss Landing Power Plant), increasing
the yield from the Seaside Groundwater Basin ASR system, and building additional storage and
conveyance systems to move the replacement supplies to the existing CalAm distribution system.
The CWP was sized to meet existing water demand and did not include supplemental supplies to
accommodate growth. On January 30, 2009, the CPUC published a Draft EIR analyzing the
environmental impacts of the CWP and two project alternativesthe North Marina Project and
the Regional Project. The CPUC published the Coastal Water Project Final EIR (SCH No.
2006101004) in October 2009 and certified the Final EIR in December 2009 (Decision D.09-12017). A year later, in Decision D.10-12-016, the CPUC approved implementation of the Regional
Project alternative. The Coastal Water Project Final EIR is available for review at the CPUC, 505
Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California.
Subsequent to approval of the Regional Project, CalAm withdrew its support for the Regional
Project in January 2012. As a result, in April 2012, CalAm submitted Application A.12-04-019 to
the CPUC for the MPWSP. The MPWSP includes many of the same elements previously
analyzed in the CWP EIR; however, key components, including the seawater intake system and
desalination plant, have been relocated and/or modified under the current proposal.
A Draft EIR on the MPWSP was issued on April 30, 2015. The MPWSP Draft EIR is still
available for review at the CPUC, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. In
September 2015, after considering the Draft EIR comments and based on conversations with
MBNMS and internal CPUC deliberations, the CPUC Energy Division announced that the Draft
EIR would be modified and recirculated as a joint EIR/EIS in coordination with MBNMS.
On May 19, 2015, MBNMS received a permit application from CalAm and responded by
June 18, 2015, that the agency would initiate a NEPA review for the project. On August 26, 2015,
NOAAs Office of National Marine Sanctuaries initiated the NEPA process by issuing a Notice
of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS for the project (80 Fed. Reg. 51787). The NOI solicited input
on the issues to be analyzed in depth related to the portion of the proposed project within the
Sanctuarys boundaries. On September 10, 2015, MBNMS held a NEPA scoping meeting for the

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project; the scoping period closed on October 2, 2015. A summary of EIS scoping comments is
provided in Appendix A.
This EIR/EIS provides a comprehensive description and evaluation of all proposed components
(including the new proposed elements and previously analyzed components) as the whole of the
action.
ES.3 CEQA Project Objectives / NEPA Purpose and

Need
ES.3.1 CalAm Project Objectives
The primary, or fundamental, objectives of the proposed MPWSP are to:
1.
Develop water supplies for the CalAm Monterey District service area to replace existing
Carmel River diversions in excess of CalAms legal entitlement of 3,376 afy, in accordance
with SWRCB Orders 95-10 and 2009-0060;
2.
Develop water supplies to enable CalAm to reduce pumping from the Seaside Groundwater
Basin from approximately 4,000 to 1,474 afy, consistent with the adjudication of the
groundwater basin, with natural yield, and with the improvement of groundwater quality;
3.
Provide water supplies to allow CalAm to meet its obligation to pay back the Seaside
Groundwater Basin by approximately 700 afy over 25 years as established by the Seaside
Groundwater Basin Watermaster;
4.
Develop a reliable water supply for the CalAms Monterey District service area, accounting
for the peak month demand of existing customers;
5.
Develop a reliable water supply that meets fire flow requirements for public safety;
6.
Provide sufficient water supplies to serve existing vacant legal lots of record;
7.
Accommodate tourism demand under recovered economic conditions;
8.
Minimize energy requirements and greenhouse gas emissions per unit of water delivered; and
9.
Minimize project costs and associated water rate increases.
The secondary objectives of the MPWSP are to:

1.
Locate key project facilities in areas that are protected against predicted future sea-level
rise in a manner that maximizes efficiency for construction and operation and minimizes
environmental impacts;
2.
Provide sufficient conveyance capacity to accommodate supplemental water supplies that

may be developed at some point in the future to meet build out demand in accordance with
adopted General Plans; and
3.
Improve the ability to convey water to the Monterey Peninsula cities by improving the
existing interconnections at satellite water systems and by providing additional pressure to
move water over the Segunda Grade.

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ES.3.2 MBNMS Purpose and Need

Federal proposed actions consist of the following: 1) authorization of a Coastal Development
Permit for CalAm to drill into the submerged lands of MBNMS to install a subsurface seawater
intake system; 2) authorization of a Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB) issued National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit or other
discharge authorization to allow for the discharge of brine into MBNMS via an existing ocean
outfall pipe, 3) issuance of special use permits to CalAm for the continued presence of a pipeline
conveying seawater to a desalination facility and for the use of sanctuary sediments to filter
seawater for desalination.
The purpose of these proposed actions are to authorize otherwise prohibited activities to occur
within MBNMS, to ensure that the State and Federal permits and the proposed project comply
with MBNMS regulations, and to ensure that MBNMS resources are protected by requiring terms
and conditions that may be necessary. The need for MBNMS action is to respond to CalAms
request in accordance with NMSA regulations and to protect sanctuary resources.
ES.4 Public & Agency Involvement

ES.4.1 Public and Agency Involvement
This EIR/EIS is a public document for use by the CPUC, MBNMS, other governmental agencies,
and the public in identifying and evaluating the potential environmental consequences of the
proposed project and proposed federal actions, identifying mitigation measures to lessen or
eliminate adverse impacts, and examining feasible alternatives to the proposed project. It is
expected that the CPUC, MBNMS, and other responsible, trustee, and relevant agencies will use
this EIR/EIS in deciding whether to approve the MPWSP or any alternative. The analyses
contained within this EIR/EIS will be used to determine any necessary regulatory permits,
authorizations, or approvals.
This EIR/EIS is being circulated to local, state, and federal agencies as well as interested
organizations and individuals who wish to review it. Notice of this Draft EIR/EIS was also sent
directly to every agency, person, or organization that commented on the CPUCs NOP or the
Sanctuarys NOI. The publication of this Draft EIR/EIS marks the beginning of a 45-day public
review period.
After the public comment period is over, the comments will be reviewed. A summary of these
comments and the corresponding responses from the lead agencies will be included in the
Final EIR/EIS. If necessary, changes will be made to the EIR/EIS as a result of the public
comments.

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ES.5 The Proposed Project

ES.5.1 Description of the Proposed Project
The project area extends approximately 18 miles, from the town of Castroville in the north to the
City of Carmel in the south (see Figure ES-1). The MPWSP would include a seawater intake
system, which would consist of 10 subsurface slant wells 1 (eight active and two on standby)
extending offshore into the submerged lands of MBNMS, and a Source Water Pipeline. The slant
wells would be constructed at the CEMEX sand mining site in the northern coastal area of the
City of Marina and would extract 24.1 million gallons per day (mgd) of source water through the
seafloor in MBNMS.
A 9.6 million gallons per day (mgd) capacity desalination plant would be constructed in
unincorporated Monterey County on Charles Benson Road, northeast of the City of Marina and
would produce approximately 10,750 acre-feet per year (afy). Related facilities would include
pretreatment, reverse osmosis (RO), and post-treatment systems; backwash supply and filtered
water equalization tanks; chemical feed and storage facilities; brine storage and conveyance
facilities; and other associated non-process facilities.
The proposed project would also include improvements to the existing Seaside Groundwater
Basin aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system facilities, which would enable CalAm to inject
desalinated product water into the groundwater basin for subsequent extraction and distribution to
customers. The expanded ASR system would include two additional injection/extraction wells,
the ASR-5 and ASR-6 Wells, and three parallel pipelines, the ASR Conveyance Pipeline, ASR
Pump-to-Waste Pipeline, and ASR Recirculation Pipeline, and would improve the reliability of
the existing ASR system.
Desalinated water conveyance facilities would include a stand-alone Carmel Valley Pump
Station, a Terminal Reservoir, and approximately 21 miles of water pipelines that convey source
water between the subsurface intakes and the desalination plant, and desalinated water between
the desalination plant and the Terminal Reservoir.
CalAms application for the proposed project also includes an option that would meet all of the
project objectives by combining a reduced-capacity desalination plant (6.4 mgd) with a water
purchase agreement for 3,500 acre-feet per year (afy) of product water from another source, the
Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) Project. The Monterey Regional
Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) certified the Final EIR and approved the GWR
Project in October 2015; the GWR Project is described in Section 4.1 of Chapter 4,
Environmental Setting (Affected Environment), Impacts, and Mitigation Measures and is one of
the projects included in the cumulative scenarios.
The existing test slant well would be converted into a permanent well, and nine additional slant wells would be
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To inform the final design of the subsurface slant wells and the MPWSP Desalination Plant
treatment system, and to collect geologic and hydrogeologic data needed for permitting the fullscale project, CalAm constructed and operates a test slant well at CEMEX. Construction of the
test slant well and operation of the pilot program was covered under separate environmental
review. 2 The test slant well is permitted to operate until February 2018 and it is not part of the
proposed project being evaluated in this EIR/EIS. If the MPWSP with subsurface slant wells at
CEMEX is not approved and implemented, the test well will be removed.
ES.5.2 Summary of Potential Impacts and Mitigation

Measures for Proposed Project
Chapter 4, Environmental Setting (Affected Environment), Impacts, and Mitigation Measures, of
this EIR/EIS evaluates the environmental effects of implementing the proposed project and
presents mitigation measures that would reduce potentially significant impacts to less thansignificant levels, when feasible. Significant impacts may occur relative to: geology and soils;
surface water hydrology and water quality; groundwater resources; terrestrial biological
resources; hazards and hazardous materials; land use, land use planning and recreation; traffic and
transportation; noise and vibration; utilities; aesthetic resources; cultural and paleontological
resources; agricultural resources, and; energy resources. All impacts would be reduced to lessthan-significant levels through the implementation of mitigation measures, with the exception of
impacts relative to terrestrial biology (inconsistency with City of Marina Local Coastal Land Use
Plan), air quality (during construction), greenhouse gas emissions (during operations), noise and
vibration (during construction), and indirect impacts from growth. Further, the proposed project
may result in significant cumulative impacts when viewed in combination with other past,
present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects. The Draft EIR/EIS identifies that with
mitigation, the proposed project would not have a considerable contribution to cumulative
impacts, with the exception of cumulative impacts relative to terrestrial biological resources
(during operation), transportation and traffic (during construction), air quality (during
construction), greenhouse gas emissions (during operation), and noise and vibration (during
construction).
In October 2014, MBNMS finished its NEPA review of the construction of the test slant well and the operation of
the pilot program. In November 2014, the City of Marina and the California Coastal Commission completed their
CEQA review.

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*The ASR Pipelines are the ASR Conveyance Pipeline,
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Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project Overview
SOURCE: ESA, 2016
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ES.6 Alternatives to the Proposed Project

In addition to the proposed project, this EIR/EIS fully evaluates a No Project/No Action
alternative, reduced-size alternatives, alternatives with different seawater intake systems, and
additional complete desalination project alternatives being proposed by other entities.
ES.6.1 No Project/No Action Alternative

Under the No Project Alternative, the CPUC would not issue a CPCN for the MPWSP or another
alternative; MBNMS would not issue authorizations or special use permits for the components of
the project within MBNMS, and no facilities would be constructed. CalAm would continue to
operate its Monterey District facilities in compliance with the 2009 SWRCB Cease and Desist
Order (CDO) as amended by SWRCB Order WR 2016-0016 (together referred to herein as the
Revised CDO) and the Seaside Groundwater Basin Adjudication. 3 The implementation of
mandatory rationing and conservation measures would be likely. CalAm would purchase and
extract 3,500 afy of Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) Project water
from the Seaside Groundwater Basin.
ES.6.2 Alternative 1 Slant Wells at Potrero Road

Under Alternative 1, 10 new subsurface slant wells would be constructed at Potrero Road, rather
than at the proposed CEMEX site and two new wells would be drilled at the existing ASR
system. The desalination plant and brine discharge/outfall discharge facilities would be the same
as the proposed project. Conveyance pipelines would be the same as the proposed project, with an
additional 5.5 miles of source water pipeline.
ES.6.3 Alternative 2 Open-Water Intake at Moss Landing

Under Alternative 2, a new screened open-water intake with a 36 diameter subsurface intake
pipeline would be constructed offshore and southwest of Moss Landing in MBNMS. The
desalination plant and brine discharge/outfall discharge facilities would be the same as the
proposed project and two new wells would be drilled at the existing ASR system. Conveyance
pipelines would be the same as the proposed project, with an additional 6.5 miles of source water
pipeline.
ES.6.4 Alternative 3 Monterey Bay Regional Water Project

(MBRWP or DeepWater Desal Project)
Under Alternative 3, a new screened open-water intake with two 42 diameter subsurface intake
pipelines and a 110 L x 30 W x 12 tall intake structure would be constructed offshore and
southwest of Moss Landing in MBNMS. The new outfall would consist of two 36 diameter
3
The April 2015 MPWSP DEIR included two No Project Alternatives: No Project A was consistent with the CDO at
the time; No Action B included an extension of the CDO timeframe. The No Project alternative in this EIR/EIS is
consistent with the Revised CDO.

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subsurface discharge pipelines and a 140 L x 10 W x 15 tall discharge structure. The 22 mgd
desalination plant and co-located data center would be constructed on a 110 acre site off Dolan
Road in Moss Landing. Product water would be delivered to CalAm at Dolan Road and Highway
1 and two new wells would be drilled at the existing ASR system. Conveyance pipelines would
be the same as the proposed project, with an additional 6.5 miles of source water pipeline, plus
two new pipelines totaling 25 additional miles to serve Salinas and Santa Cruz County
(31.5 additional miles of pipeline, compared to the proposed project).
ES.6.5 Alternative 4 Peoples Moss Landing Water

Desalination Project (Peoples Project)
Under Alternative 3, a new screened open-water intake with two 96 diameter screened intakes
and a 40 diameter pipeline would be constructed offshore Moss Landing in MBNMS. The new
outfall at Moss Landing would be an extension of an existing outfall with a 36 diameter pipeline
and two 16 diameter diffuser ports. The 12 mgd desalination plant would be constructed at the
former National Refractories facility in Moss Landing. Product water would be delivered to
CalAm at Dolan Road and Highway 1, with a 6.5 mile pipeline that connects with the proposed
project pipelines at Marina and two new wells would be drilled at the existing ASR system.
ES.6.6 Alternative 5a Reduced Project 6.4 mgd

Desalination Plant (Intake Slant Wells at CEMEX)
Under Alternative 5a, fewer slant wells (7) would be constructed at CEMEX compared to the
proposed project; the brine discharge/outfall discharge facilities would be the same as the
proposed project, and a 6.4 mgd desalination plant would be constructed at the Charles Benson
Road site. CalAm would purchase and extract 3,500 afy of GWR water from the Seaside
Groundwater Basin.
ES.6.7 Alternative 5b Reduced Project 6.4-mgd

Desalination Plant (Intake Slant Wells at Potrero
Road)
Under Alternative 5b, fewer slant wells (7) would be constructed at Potrero Road than
Alternative 1; the brine discharge/outfall discharge facilities would be the same as the proposed
project, and a 6.4 mgd desalination plant would be constructed at the Charles Benson Road site.
The conveyance pipelines would be the same as the proposed project, with an additional 5.5 miles
of source water pipeline. CalAm would purchase and extract 3,500 afy of GWR water from the
Seaside Groundwater Basin.

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ES.7 Comparison of Alternatives and Environmentally

Superior Alternative/Preferred Alternative
The analysis of alternatives presented in Chapter 5, Alternatives Screening and Analysis,
compared to the analysis of the proposed project in Chapter 4, Environmental Setting (Affected
Environment), Impacts, and Mitigation Measures, provides a basis for identifying the
environmentally superior alternative under CEQA and the environmentally preferred alternative
under NEPA. Table ES-1 presents the impact conclusion for each impact statement, for every
topical area evaluated, for the proposed project and for all alternatives, and provides a relative
impact severity for each alternative (increased, decreased or same) compared to the proposed
project. Beneficial impacts are highlighted in green.
ES.7.1 Key Impact Differences Between Alternatives

The following discussion summarizes key differences in the significant environmental impacts
among the alternatives and the proposed project.
Under the No Project Alternative, it would not be possible to meet the proposed project
objectives, and reliance on existing and planned water conservation and recycling programs
would continue. The implementation of mandatory rationing and conservation measures would be
likely. The lack of water supply would adversely affect the regions economic vitality. The
reduction of available water supply by almost 40 percent could lead to water shortages throughout
the CalAm Monterey District service area, impacting all economic sectors, including the
Countys four pillars agriculture, tourism, education, and research, by substantially reducing
the reliability of water resources and water infrastructure.
Under the No Project Alternative, current diversions from the Carmel River would continue,
consistent with existing conditions in the short-term. However, CalAm would not meet
milestones associated with the construction and implementation of the MPWSP. As a result,
diversions from the Carmel River would be required to be reduced sooner than under the
proposed project and Carmel River flows would be restored by a total of 10,000 acre-feet over the
period of October 2018 through 2021. The increases to Carmel River flows under the No Project
Alternative would be beneficial to Carmel River steelhead habitat.
Alternative 2 (Open-Water Intake at Moss Landing), Alternative 3 (DeepWater Desal Project),
and Alternative 4 (Peoples Project) would use screened, open water intakes, which would reduce
or avoid several potential proposed project impacts on groundwater because of the absence of
slant well pumping for source water, but would result in new significant impacts on marine
resources. Significant and unavoidable impacts on marine habitat and biological resources would
result from the in-water construction of new open water intakes. Operation of screened openwater intakes would result in impingement and entrainment of marine organisms, resulting in
significant long-term direct and indirect effects on marine biological resources within MBNMS in
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For Alternative 3 (DeepWater Desal Project) and Alternative 4 (Peoples Project), operation of a
new, brine-only outfall (no co-mingling with wastewater or other diluent flows) could result in a
significant and unavoidable water quality impacts from increased levels of salinity and
concentrations of certain other constituents. However, both of these alternatives would produce
more desalinated water than the proposed MPWSP, resulting in more water being available that
would remove an impediment to and potentially support increase growth in the three countyregion. Due to the proximity of live-aboard boats in Moss Landing Harbor, construction activities
would result in exposure of more sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations from
construction equipment emissions, resulting in a significant and unavoidable impact.
Alternative 3 (DeepWater Desal Project) may result in significant and unavoidable impacts from
energy use from operation of the co-located data center, that would constrain local or regional
supplies and require additional capacity. Operation of emergency generators would use large
amounts of fuel in a manner that would be unnecessary and wasteful, resulting in a significant
and unavoidable impact.
For Alternative 4 (Peoples Project), Construction of the desalination plant could impact
(currently unsurveyed) historical resources, resulting in a significant and unavoidable impact.
Operation and siting of the intake pumping facilities on top of the existing caisson at the existing
shoreline could result in long-term direct effects on coastal erosion and scour processes that could
expose adjacent properties to coastal flooding and a change in sediment transport, resulting in
potentially significant impacts. In addition, being within a 100-year flood zone could cause longterm direct effects related to redirection of flood flows, resulting in a significant and unavoidable
impact. The intake pumping facilities on top of the existing caisson would result in impacts on the
visual quality of the shoreline in Moss Landing and interrupt views of MBNMS resources,
resulting in potentially significant impacts.
For (Alternative 1 and 5b), operation of the slant wells at Potrero Road, Alternative 5b would
lower groundwater levels in the Dune Sands/Perched-A aquifers in the Moss Landing area;
operation of Alternative 1 would additionally lower groundwater levels in the 180- and 400-foot
aquifers, thereby capturing groundwater that would have otherwise flowed into Elkhorn Slough.
The direct and indirect permanent effects on marine and terrestrial biological resources at Elkhorn
Slough from the lowering of groundwater levels would result in significant and unavoidable
impacts.
ES.7.2 Environmentally Superior/Environmentally Preferred

Alternative
This EIR/EIS identifies Alternative 5a as the environmentally superior/environmentally preferred
alternative, assuming implementation of the GWR Project. While the combined Alternative 5a
and GWR Project would result in a larger physical footprint than the proposed project alone, the
pairing of Alternative 5a and the GWR project would result in reduced operational energy use,
reduced GHG emissions, and reduced effects on groundwater levels influenced by fewer slant
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provide water to growers that would benefit the groundwater basin. In addition, Alternative 5a
paired with the GWR project, would be consistent with the 2016 California Action Plan seeking
integrated water supply solutions, the Governors drought proclamations, the CPUC Water
Action Plan goal of promoting water infrastructure investment, and the Ocean Plan and MBNMS
Desalination Guidelines.
ES.8 Areas of Controversy and Issues to be Resolved

Pursuant to Section 15123(b)(1) of the state CEQA Guidelines and NEPA regulations (40 CFR
1502.12), an EIR/EIS shall identify areas of controversy known to the lead agency including
issues raised by agencies and the public and the issues to be resolved (including the choice among
alternatives and whether or how to mitigate the significant effects).
The following areas of controversy and issues to be resolved were raised through the scoping and
public meetings conducted in association with circulation of the NOP and NOI, as well as
comments submitted on the 2015 MPWSP Draft EIR.
Demand to be Met by the Proposed Project and Desalination Plant Sizing

Comments were received advocating that the desalination plant be sized to provide supply
to replace the portions of CalAms existing Carmel River and Seaside Groundwater Basin
supplies that have been constrained by legal decisions (in compliance with SWRCB Orders
95-10 and 2009-0060 and the adjudication of the Seaside Groundwater Basin) to meet
current service area demand only. Other comments expressed support for sizing the plant to
accommodate differing degrees of additional future demand (e.g., demand associated with
the development of vacant legal lots of record, demand associated with full general plan
buildout, etc.). Chapter 2, Water Demand, Supplies, and Water Rights, discusses existing
service area demand and supplies and the level of demand the MPWSP proposes to meet,
and Section 6.3, Growth-Inducing Impacts, evaluates the growth inducement potential of
the water supply proposed to be provided by the MPWSP.
Groundwater Modeling, Impacts and Water Rights

CalAms proposed use of subsurface slant wells to withdraw source water for the MPWSP
Desalination Plant is the subject of two controversies: (1) whether CalAm has the legal
right to extract groundwater from the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin (SVGB); and
(2) whether implementation of the MPWSP and operation of the subsurface slant wells
would exacerbate seawater intrusion in the SVGB. The proposed subsurface slant wells at
CEMEX would extend offshore and be screened in aquifer units of the SVGB that have
long been intruded by seawater. Although the subsurface slant wells would draw seawater
(i.e., source water for the MPWSP Desalination Plant) from beneath the ocean floor, a
fraction of the source water would be drawn from inland portions of the SVGB.
In 2012, the CPUC asked the SWRCB to provide an opinion regarding whether CalAm has
the legal right to extract source water for the MPWSP Desalination Plant from offshore
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groundwater from the SVGB, the MPWSP EIR/EIS must demonstrate that the proposed
project will not harm or cause injury to other basin users (SWRCB, 2013) and made certain
recommendations for further study.
The recommendations of the SWRCB have been implemented by a Hydrogeologic
Working Group (HWG) comprised of licensed hydrogeologists with pertinent experience in
the Monterey Bay region. The HWG was a result of an August 2013 Settlement Agreement
between CalAm and 16 parties whereby CalAm agreed their hydrologist and technical team
would work with the Salinas Valley Water Coalitions and Monterey County Farm
Bureaus assigned hydrogeologists, and other technical experts designated by CalAm. The
HWG developed a work plan in order to reach agreement about the studies, well tests, field
work, modeling, monitoring, and other data analyses that is needed to assess and
characterize whether and to what extent the proposed operation of the MPWSP may
adversely affect the SVGB and the water supply available to legal water users thereof. The
resulting hydrogeological study informed the analysis presented in Section 4.4,
Groundwater Resources, as well as the corresponding analysis in Chapter 5, Alternatives.
Refer to Section 2.6 in Chapter 2, Water Demand, Supplies, and Water Rights, for a
discussion of water rights.
Furthermore, the groundwater model and results presented in the 2015 Draft EIR have been
revised, to address questions about the accuracy and credibility of the groundwater
modeling work that was the subject of potential conflict of interest comments. The CPUC
made the groundwater data files available for public review, and the CPUC employed the
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to conduct an independent evaluation of that data;
the results of that evaluation are provided in Appendix E1. The groundwater analysis from
the 2015 Draft EIR has been updated by a new groundwater modeling consultant.
Private (Versus Public) Ownership of the Desalination Plant

A Monterey County ordinance (Health and Safety Code Section 10.72.030 [the Monterey
County Desalination Ordinance]) prohibits ownership of a desalination plant by a private
entity and at one point in time, Monterey County had filed a lawsuit against CalAm on the
issue. In October 2012 and July 2013, the CPUC concluded that the Monterey County
Desalination Ordinance is in conflict with California law and that the CPUCs authority
preempts the Monterey County Desalination Ordinance to the extent that the ordinance
purports to apply to public utility facilities or operations. The CPUCs 2013 decision noted
that the Court action initiated by the County had since been dismissed. The Settlement
Agreement entered into between CalAm and other parties in August 2013 includes
provisions that address project governance and financing that are intended to ensure the
consideration of community values and public agency representation in all the important
aspects of the MPWSP and to lower project costs, respectively. While the CPUC decisions
and provisions of the proposed Settlement Agreement address concerns related to the
private ownership of the MPWSP, it is expected that some concerns about this issue may
remain.

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Brine Discharge
During scoping and evidentiary hearings, many commenters expressed concerns about the
proposed discharge of desalination plant brine to Monterey Bay within MBNMS.
Comments primarily focused on the potential effect of brine discharges on benthic habitats
and the marine environment, including impacts close to the point of discharge as well as
longer term impacts at greater distances associated with the migration of the brine plume.
In addition, concerns were expressed over the potential for hypoxia to occur near the
seabed as a result of proposed MPWSP operational discharges. Hypoxia, or oxygen
depletion, is an environmental phenomenon where the concentration of dissolved oxygen in
the water column decreases to a level that can no longer support living aquatic organisms.
Concerns were raised about the consistency of MPWSP brine discharges with MBNMS and
California Ocean Plan standards and requirements, the effects of combining brine with
wastewater effluent, and the reduction of effluent that would be available for use as an
alternative water source if effluent was used to dilute brine.
New brine discharge modeling has been performed. The direct, indirect, and cumulative
effects of brine discharges on water quality are addressed in Chapter 4, Section 4.3, Surface
Water Hydrology and Water Quality; the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of brine
discharges on the marine environment are addressed in Section 4.5, Marine Biological
Resources; and the effects of the proposed project on outfall capacity are addressed in
Section 4.13, Public Services and Utilities.
Alternatives
While this EIR/EIS evaluates the MPWSP as proposed by CalAm, other parties are
pursuing the development of other desalination projects to provide potable water supply to
the Monterey Peninsula and beyond. The Monterey Bay Regional Water Project, proposed
by DeepWater Desal, LLC, would provide up to 25,000 afy of potable water supply to
serve participating communities in the Monterey Bay region, potentially including the
Monterey Peninsula, Castroville, Salinas, and parts of Santa Cruz County. The Peoples
Moss Landing Water Desalination Project (Peoples Moss Landing Project), proposed by
Moss Landing Commercial Business Park, LLC, would provide 13,404 afy (11.97 mgd) of
potable water supply to serve North Monterey County and the Monterey Peninsula.
Chapter 5, Alternatives, presents information on these other desalination projects based on
available information, and includes analysis of these projects as alternatives to the proposed
MPWSP project.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) and De-Gassing

Comments were received on the Draft EIR raising concerns about GHG emissions from
subsurface intakes and requesting that CO2 degassing from intake water to the atmosphere
be analyzed. These issues are addressed in Section 4.11, Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

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Coastal Erosion
Sea level rise is expected to continue over the next century, in turn accelerating coastal
erosion and resulting in the inland retreat of the Monterey Bay coastline. Concerns were
raised that coastal erosion could expose subsurface elements of the proposed project such
as the slant wells, slant well vaults, and associated infrastructure, potentially damaging
them and shortening their lifespan, while the exposed wells and associated structures could
also present a hazard to recreational activities. A project-specific coastal retreat study was
conducted to evaluate erosion impacts associated with project components in the coastal
zone and determined that the slant wells, in their originally-proposed locations, could be
undermined and exposed within the project lifetime. Consequently, the slant well clusters
were moved farther inland. Section 4.2, Geology, Soils, and Seismicity, describes the issues
related to sea level rise and coastal erosion in more detail and evaluates the potential
impacts associated with coastal erosion on the proposed slant wells and associated
infrastructure.
Intake Technologies
Several state and federal regulatory and permitting agencies (SWRCB, California Coastal
Commission (CCC)) will not consider permitting an open-water intake unless a subsurface
intake has been deemed infeasible or would result in greater environmental impacts.
NOAAs MBNMS and National Marine Fisheries Service also established guidelines for
discretionary approvals for new intake structures stating that subsurface intakes should be
used where feasible and beneficial. CalAm has proposed subsurface intakes (slant wells) to
supply feedwater to the MPWSP. Chapter 4 of this EIR/EIS evaluates the potential impacts
of the proposed project and Chapter 5, Alternatives, presents an extensive analysis of
alternative intake technologies and locations.
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat, the Coastal Act and City of Marina Local
Coastal Land Use Plan
In order to implement the MPWSP-proposed subsurface intakes, CalAm will be required to
secure a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) under the California Coastal Act. The City of
Marina has an approved Local Coastal Plan and would be responsible for issuing this
permit. The CalAm Summer 2014 application to the City of Marina for a CDP associated
with the exploratory bore holes at CEMEX, and the Citys Fall 2014 denial of CalAms
application for a CDP associated with the test well, proved to be very controversial. Even
after the CCC approved the test well in November 2014, several lawsuits were filed to stop
the drilling and the associated pump test. Section 4.6, Terrestrial Biological Resources,
addresses the potential terrestrial biological impacts associated with construction and
operation of the proposed slant wells at CEMEX, including analysis of potential
inconsistencies with the City of Marina Local Coastal Land Use Plan; and Section 4.4,
Groundwater Resources addresses the potential groundwater impacts associated with
construction and operation of the slant wells at CEMEX.

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Monterey Pipeline
Comments were received on the April 2015 DEIR and the 2015 Federal Register Notice of
Intent, expressing concerns about the Monterey Pipeline. Originally proposed by CalAm to
follow a coastal route, the new Monterey Pipeline was evaluated as an alternative route in
the April 2015 Draft EIR and in the October 2015 GWR Final EIR. The new 5.4-mile-long,
36-inch-diameter pipeline would allow for bi-directional flows of potable water between
the GWR project and the Monterey Peninsula and allow CalAm to maximize the benefits of
water produced by the GWR and, through utilization of the ASR, allow CalAm to reduce
reliance on Carmel River diversions. Concerns have been expressed about the construction
impacts and cost of the pipeline that would include right angle, 45-degree bends and
welded junctions. The CPUC approved the new Monterey Pipeline and Pump Station in
September 2016, along with the Water Purchase Agreement for the GWR Project. In so
doing, the Commission found that benefits associated with the pipeline/pump station
project outweighed the significant and unavoidable impact to noise resources that will
result from temporary construction activities as set forth above in the Statement of
Overriding Considerations. Therefore, as approved projects with utility independent from
the proposed project, the Monterey Pipeline and Pump Station are evaluated as cumulative
projects in this EIR/EIS since they are no longer a part of the proposed project.

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TABLE ES-1
ALTERNATIVES IMPACT SUMMARY
No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
Impact 4.2-2: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to fault rupture.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.2-3: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to seismically-induced
groundshaking.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.2-4: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to seismically-induced
ground failure, including liquefaction, lateral spreading, or settlement.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.2-5: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to landslides or other
slope failures.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.2-6: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to expansive soils.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.2-7: Exposure of structures to substantial adverse effects related to corrosive soils.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.2-8: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to land subsidence.
NI
NI
NI
=
NI
=
NI
=
NI
=
NI
=
Impact 4.2-9: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to alternative
wastewater disposal systems.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
LS
LS
LS
=
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
SU
5a: LSM
=
5b: NI
NI
NI
NI
=
SU
SU
SU
NI
=
LSM
NI
LSM
=
SU
LSM
=
SU
LSM
=
Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
Section 4.2: Geology, Soils, and Seismicity
Impact 4.2-1: Substantial soil erosion or loss of topsoil during construction.
Impact 4.2-10: Accelerate and/or exacerbate natural rates of coastal erosion, scour, or dune retreat, resulting
in damage to adjoining properties or a substantial change in the natural coastal environment.
Impact 4.2.11: Degrades the physical structure of any geologic resource or alters any oceanographic process,
such as sediment transport, that is measurably different from pre-existing conditions.
Impact 4.2-C: Cumulative impacts related to Geology, Soils, and Seismicity.

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TABLE ES-1 (Continued)

No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
LS
NI
LS
LS
SU
SU
LS
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
NI
LS
LS
=
LS
LS
5a: LS
=
5b: LS
Impact 4.3-4: Violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or degrade water quality from
increased salinity as a result of brine discharge from the operation of the MPWSP Desalination Plant.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
SU
LSM
=
Impact 4.3-5: Violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or degrade water quality as a
result of brine discharge from the operation of the MPWSP Desalination Plant.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
SU
LSM
=
Impact 4.3-6: Degradation of water quality due to discharges associated with maintenance of the subsurface
slant wells and the ASR -5 and ASR-6 Wells.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
LS
LS
LS
Impact 4.3-7: Alteration of drainage patterns such that there is a resultant increase in erosion, siltation, or the
rate or amount of surface runoff.
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
=
Impact 4.3-8: Alteration of drainage patterns such that there is an increase in flooding on- or offsite or the
capacity of the stormwater drainage system is exceeded.
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
LS
LS
=
LS
SU
5a: LS
=
5b: LS
Impact 4.3-10: Exposure of people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death from flooding due
to a tsunami.
LS
NI
LS
LS
=
LS
SU
LS
=
Impact 4.3-11: Exposure of people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death from flooding due
to sea level rise.
LS
NI
LS
LS
=
LS
SU
LS
=
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
SU
SU
LSM
=
Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
Section 4.3: Surface Water Hydrology and Water Quality
Impact 4.3-1: Degradation of water quality associated with increased soil erosion and inadvertent releases of
hazardous chemicals during general construction activities.
Impact 4.3-2: Degradation of water quality from construction-related discharges of dewatering effluent from
open excavations and water produced during well drilling and development.
Impact 4.3-3: Degradation of water quality from discharges of treated water and disinfectant from existing
and newly installed pipelines during construction.
Impact 4.3-9: Impedance or redirection of flood flows due to the siting of project facilities in a 100-year flood
hazard area.
Impact 4.3-C: Cumulative impacts related to Surface Water Hydrology and Water Quality.

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Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
Section 4.4: Groundwater Resources

Impact 4.4-1: Deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that
there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level during
construction.
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
Impact 4.4-2: Violate any water quality standards or otherwise degrade groundwater quality during
construction.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
5a: LS
5b: LS
=
LSM
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
5a: LSM
=
5b: LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
5a: LS
=
5b
Impact 4.5-1: Result in a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, including
direct disturbance, removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or discharge, on any marine species, natural
community, or habitat, including candidate, sensitive, or special-status species identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations or conservation plans (including protected wetlands or waters, critical habitat,
essential fish habitat (EFH); or as identified by the CDFW, USFWS, and/or NMFS during construction
LS
NI
LS
SU
SU
SU
LS
Impact 4.5-2: Threaten to eliminate a marine plant or animal wildlife community or cause a fish or marine
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels during construction.
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
Impact 4.5-3: Interfere substantially with the movement of any native marine resident or migratory fish or
marine wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory marine wildlife corridors, or impede the
use of native marine wildlife nursery sites during construction.
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
Impact 4.5-4: Result in a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, including
direct disturbance, removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or discharge, on any marine species, natural
community, or habitat, including candidate, sensitive, or special-status species identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations or conservation plans (including protected wetlands or waters, critical habitat,
essential fish habitat (EFH); or as identified by the CDFW, USFWS, and/or NMFS during operations.
LS
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
Impact 4.4-3: Deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that
there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level during
operations so as to expose well screens and pumps.
Impact 4.4-4: Violate any water quality standards or otherwise degrade groundwater quality during
operations.
Impact 4.4-C: Cumulative impacts related to Groundwater Resources.
Section 4.5: Marine Resources

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Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
Section 4.5: Marine Resources (cont.)

Impact 4.5-5: Threaten to eliminate a marine plant or animal wildlife community or cause a fish or marine
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels during operations.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
LS
=
LS
=
LS
Impact 4.5 6: Interfere substantially with the movement of any native marine resident or migratory fish or
marine wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory marine wildlife corridors, or impede the
use of native marine wildlife nursery sites during operations.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
LS
=
LS
=
LS
Impact 4.5-C: Cumulative impacts on Marine Resources.
LS
NI
LS
=
SU
NI
SU
LS
Impact 4.6-1: Result in substantial adverse effects on species identified as candidate, sensitive, or specialstatus, either directly or through habitat modification, during construction.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
=
Impact 4.6-2: Result in substantial adverse effects on riparian habitat, critical habitat, or other sensitive
natural communities during construction.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
SU
LSM
=
LSM
=
Impact 4.6-3: Result in substantial adverse effects on federal wetlands, federal other waters, and/or waters of
the State during construction.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
Impact 4.6-4: Be inconsistent with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a
tree preservation policy or ordinance with local tree ordinances.
SU
NI
SU
LSM
SU
=
SU
=
SU
=
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
=
SU
5a: LSM
=
5b: SU
LSM
NI
LSM
=
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
5a: LSM
=
5b: NI
Section 4.6: Terrestrial Biological Resources
Impact 4.6-5: Introduce or spread an invasive non-native species during construction.

Impact 4.6-6: Result in substantial adverse effects on candidate, sensitive, or special-status species during
project operations.
Impact 4.6-7: Result in substantial adverse effects on riparian habitat, critical habitat, or other sensitive
natural communities during project operations
Impact 4.6-8: Result in substantial adverse effects on federal wetlands, federal other waters, and waters of
the State during project operations.
Impact 4.6-9: Introduce or spread an invasive non-native species during project operations.

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No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
SU
NI
SU
=
LSM
LSM
SU
=
SU
=
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
LS
LS
LS
=
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
LS
LS
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
Section 4.6: Terrestrial Biological Resources (cont.)
Impact 4.6-10: Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plans, natural community
conservation plans or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.
Impact 4.6-C: Cumulative impacts related to Terrestrial Biological Resources.
Section 4.7: Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact 4.7-1: Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use,
or disposal of hazardous materials during construction.
Impact 4.7-2: Encountering hazardous materials from other hazardous materials release sites during
construction.
Impact 4.7-3: Project facilities would be located on a known hazardous materials site.
Impact 4.7-4: Handle hazardous materials or emit hazardous emissions within 0.25 mile of schools during
construction.
Impact 4.7-5: Increase risk of wildland fires during construction.
Impact 4.7-6: Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use,
disposal, or accidental release of hazardous materials during project operations.
Impact 4.2-C: Cumulative impacts related to Hazards and Hazardous Materials.
Section 4.8: Land Use, Land Use Planning, and Recreation
Impact 4.8-1: Consistency with applicable plans, policies, and regulations related to land use and recreation
that were adopted for the purpose of mitigating an environmental effect.
Impact 4.8-2: Disrupt or preclude public access to or along the coast during construction.
Impact 4.8-C: Cumulative impacts related to Land Use, Land Use Planning, and Recreation.

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No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
Impact 4.9-8: Long-term traffic increases on regional and local roadways during project operations and
maintenance.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.9-C: Cumulative impacts related to Traffic and Transportation.
SU
NI
SU
=
SU
=
SU
=
SU
=
SU
=
Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
Section 4.9: Traffic and Transportation
Impact 4.9-1: Temporary traffic increases on regional and local roadways due to construction-related vehicle
trips.
Impact 4.9-2: Temporary reduction in roadway capacities and increased traffic delays during construction.
Impact 4.9-3: Increased traffic safety hazards for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on public roadways
during construction.
Impact 4.9-4: Impaired emergency access during construction.
Impact 4.9-5: Temporary disruptions to public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities during
construction.
Impact 4.9-6: Increased wear-and-tear on the designated haul routes used by construction vehicles.
Impact 4.9-7: Parking interference during construction.

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No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
=
SU
=
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
=
SU
=
Impact 4.10-3: Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations and/or Coccidioides immitis
(Valley Fever) spores or create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people during
construction.
LS
NI
LS
LS
SU
SU
LS
=
Impact 4.10-4: Long-term increase of criteria pollutant emissions that could contribute to a violation of an
ambient air quality standard during operations.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
LSM
LS
LS
Impact 4.10-5: Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations or create objectionable
odors affecting a substantial number of people during operations.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
LSM
LS
LS
Impact 4.10-C: Cumulative impacts related to Air Quality.
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
=
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
Impact 4.11-3: Conflict with AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan.
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
Impact 4.11-C: Cumulative impacts related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
5a: SU
=
5b: SU
Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
Section 4.10: Air Quality
Impact 4.10-1: Generate emissions of criteria air pollutants and contribute to a violation of an ambient air
quality standard during construction.
Impact 4.10-2: Construction activities could conflict with implementation of the applicable air quality plan.
Section 4.11: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Impact 4.11-1: Incremental contribution to climate change from GHG emissions associated with the proposed
action.
Impact 4.11-2: Conflict with the Executive Order B-30-15 Emissions Reduction Goal.
Section 4.12: Noise and Vibration

Impact 4.12-1: Cause a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity during construction.

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No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
=
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
Impact 4.12-5: Substantial permanent increases in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project during operations.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
Impact 4.12-6: Expose people to or generate operational noise levels in excess of standards established in
the local general plan, noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies during operation.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LSM
LS
=
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
5a: SU
=
5b: SU
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
LS
LS
=
Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
Section 4.12: Noise and Vibration (cont.)
Impact 4.12-2: Expose people to or generate noise levels in excess of standards established in the local
general plan, noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies during construction.
Impact 4.12-3: Exposure of people to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration during construction.
Impact 4.12-4: Consistency with the construction time limits established by the local jurisdictions.
Impact 4.12-C: Cumulative impacts related to Noise and Vibration.
Section 4.13: Public Services and Utilities

Impact 4.13-1: Disrupt or relocate regional or local utilities during construction.
Impact 4.13-2: Exceed landfill capacity or be out of compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste during construction.
Impact 4.13-3 Exceed landfill capacity or be out of compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste during operations.

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Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
Section 4.13: Public Services and Utilities (cont.)

Impact 4.13-4: Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the Central Coast RWQCB, or result in a
determination by the wastewater treatment provider that it has inadequate treatment or outfall capacity to
serve the project.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LS
LS
LSM
=
Impact 4.13-5: Increased corrosion of the MRWPCA outfall and diffuser as a result of brine discharge
associated with project operations.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
NI
NI
LSM
=
Impact 4.13-C: Cumulative impacts related to Public Services and Utilities.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LSM
LS
=
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
=
Impact 4.14-4: Permanent new sources of light or glare.
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
Impact 4.14-C: Cumulative impacts related to Aesthetic Resources
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
NI
NI
=
NI
=
NI
=
NI
=
SU
NI
=
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
5a: LS
=
5b: LS
Section 4.14: Aesthetic Resources

Impact 4.14-1: Construction-related impacts on scenic resources (vistas, roadways, and designated scenic
areas) or the visual character of the project area and its surroundings.
Impact 4.14-2: Temporary sources of substantial light or glare during construction.
Impact 4.14-3: Permanent impacts on scenic resources (vistas, roadways, and designated scenic areas) or
the visual character of the project area and its surroundings.
Section 4.15: Cultural and Paleontological Resources

Impact 4.15-1: Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in
Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines or historic properties pursuant to 36 CFR 800.5 during construction.
Impact 4.15-2: Cause a substantial adverse change during construction in the significance of an
archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines or historic properties pursuant
to 36 CFR 800.5.
Impact 4.15-3: Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site, or unique geological
feature during construction.

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No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
=
5b: LSM
LS
NI
LS
=
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
=
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
NI
LSM
=
Impact 4.16-2: Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance to nonagricultural use.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
NI
LS
=
Impact 4.16-3: Conflict with zoning for agricultural uses or with Williamson Act contracts.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
NI
LS
=
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
NI
LSM
=
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
5a: LS
=
5b: LS
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
5a: LS
=
5b: LS
Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
Section 4.15: Cultural and Paleontological Resources (cont.)
Impact 4.15-4: Disturbance any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries, during
construction.
Impact 4.15-C: Cumulative impacts related to Cultural and Paleontological Resources.

Section 4.16: Agricultural Resources
Impact 4.16-1: Result in changes in the existing environment that, due to their location or nature, could
temporarily disrupt agricultural activities or result in the permanent conversion of farmland to non-agricultural
use.
Impact 4.16-C: Cumulative impacts related to Agricultural Resources.

Section 4.17: Mineral Resources
Impact 4.17-1: Loss of availability of known mineral resources that are of value to the region or residents of
the state or result in the loss of a locally-recognized important mineral resource recovery site.
Impact 4.17-C: Cumulative impacts related to Mineral Resources.

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Executive Summary

No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
5a: LSM
5b: LSM
Impact 4.18-2: Use large amounts of fuel and energy in an unnecessary, wasteful, or inefficient manner
during operations.
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
Impact 4.18-3: Constrain local or regional energy supplies, require additional capacity, or affect peak and
base periods of electrical demand during operations.
LS
NI
LS
LS
SU
LS
LS
LSM
NI
LSM
LSM
SU
LSM
5a: LSM
5b: LSM
Impact 4.19-1: Induce substantial population growth directly during project construction.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.19-2: Induce substantial population growth directly during project operations.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
Impact 4.19-C: Cumulative impacts related to Population and Housing.
LS
NI
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LS
=
LSM
SU
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LSM
=
LS
SU
LS
=
LS
SU
SU
LS
LSM
SU
LSM
=
LSM
=
SU
SU
LSM
Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
Section 4.18: Energy Conservation
Impact 4.18-1: Use large amounts of fuel and energy in an unnecessary, wasteful, or inefficient manner
Impact 4.18-C: Cumulative impacts related to Energy Resources.
Section 4.19: Population and Housing
Section 4.20 Socioeconomics and Environmental Justice

Impact 4.20-1: Reductions in the rate of employment, total income, or business activity in Monterey County.
Impact 4.20-2: Disproportionately high and adverse effects on low-income or minority populations.
Impact 4.20-C: Cumulative impacts related to Socioeconomics and/or Environmental Justice.

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Executive Summary

Proposed
Action
10 Slant
Wells at
CEMEX
Impact
No
Action
Alt. 1:
Slant
Wells at
Potrero
Road
Alt. 2:
Open
Water
Intake at
Moss
Landing
Alt. 3:
Deep
Water
Desal
Alt. 4:
Peoples
Project
Alt. 5:
Reduced
Size Desal
Growth Inducement
Impact 6.3-1: Secondary effects of planned growth.
SU
NI
LS
SU
SU
SU
LS
Impact 6.3-C: Cumulative impacts related to growth inducement.
SU
NI
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
=
NOTES:
Increased severity of impact
Decreased severity of impact
= Same severity of impact
NI No Impact
LS = Less than Significant impact, no mitigation proposed
LSM = Less than Significant impact with Mitigation
SU = Significant and Unavoidable impact, even with implementation of mitigation
= Beneficial Impact

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Draft EIR/EIS
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Source Water PL
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Hills Interconnection
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
LS
LSM
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LS
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LS
LSM
4.6-2b: Avoid, Minimize, and Compensate for Direct Construction Impacts on Sensitive Communities.
4.16-1: Minimize Disturbance to Farmland
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
LS
IMPACT
Staging Areas
Subsurface Slant
Wells
TABLE ES-2
SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES MPWSP PROPOSED ACTION
Section 4.2: Geology, Soils, and Seismicity

Impact 4.2-1: Substantial soil erosion or loss of topsoil during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.2-2: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to fault rupture.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.2-3: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to seismically-induced groundshaking.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.2-4: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to seismically-induced ground failure, including
liquefaction, lateral spreading, or settlement.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.2-5: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to landslides or other slope failures.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.2-6: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to expansive soils.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.2-7: Exposure of structures to substantial adverse effects related to corrosive soils.
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.2-8: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to land subsidence.
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.2-9: Exposure of people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to alternative wastewater disposal systems.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.

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Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
Source Water PL
LSM
Staging Areas
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
IMPACT
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.2: Geology, Soils, and Seismicity (cont.)

Impact 4.2-10: Accelerate and/or exacerbate natural rates of coastal erosion, scour, or dune retreat, resulting in damage to adjoining
properties or a substantial change in the natural coastal environment.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.2-9: Slant Well Abandonment Plan.
Impact 4.2.11: Degrades the physical structure of any geologic resource or alters any oceanographic process, such as sediment transport,
that is measurably different from pre-existing conditions.
NI
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
LSM for cumulative impacts associated with soil erosion or loss of topsoil during construction,
and for cumulative impacts associated with coastal erosion and bluff retreat.
Impact 4.2-C: Cumulative impacts related to Geology, Soils, and Seismicity.

Section 4.3: Surface Water Hydrology and Water Quality
Impact 4.3-1: Degradation of water quality associated with increased soil erosion and inadvertent releases of hazardous chemicals
during general construction activities.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.3-2: Degradation of water quality from construction-related discharges of dewatering effluent from open excavations and water
produced during well drilling and development.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.7-2b: Soil and Groundwater Management Plan.
Impact 4.3-3: Degradation of water quality from discharges of treated water and disinfectant from existing and newly installed pipelines
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.3-4: Violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or degrade water quality from increased salinity as a result
of brine discharge from the operation of the MPWSP Desalination Plant.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.3-4: Operational Discharge Monitoring, Analysis, Reporting, and Compliance
Impact 4.3-5: Violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or degrade water quality as a result of brine discharge
from the operation of the MPWSP Desalination Plant.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.3-5: Implement Protocols to Avoid Exceeding Water Quality Objectives

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Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
Source Water PL
LS
Staging Areas
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
IMPACT
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.3: Surface Water Hydrology and Water Quality (cont.)

Impact 4.3-6: Degradation of water quality due to discharges associated with maintenance of the subsurface slant wells and the ASR -5
and ASR-6 Wells.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.3-7: Alteration of drainage patterns such that there is a resultant increase in erosion, siltation, or the rate or amount of surface
runoff.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.3-8: Alteration of drainage patterns such that there is an increase in flooding on- or offsite or the capacity of the stormwater
drainage system is exceeded.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.3-9: Impedance or redirection of flood flows due to the siting of project facilities in a 100-year flood hazard area.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.3-10: Exposure of people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death from flooding due to a tsunami.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.3-11: Exposure of people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death from flooding due to sea level rise.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.3-C: Cumulative impacts related to Surface Water Hydrology and Water Quality.
LSM for cumulative impacts associated with surface water quality during construction, and ocean water quality during operation.
Section 4.4: Groundwater Resources

Impact 4.4-1: Deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in
aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level during construction.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.4-2: Violate any water quality standards or otherwise degrade groundwater quality during construction.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.

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Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
Source Water PL
LS
Staging Areas
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
IMPACT
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.4: Groundwater Resources (cont.)

Impact 4.4-3: Deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in
aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level during operations so as to expose well screens and pumps.
LS
Applicant Proposed Mitigation Measures

4.4-3: Groundwater Monitoring and Avoidance of Well Damage.
Impact 4.4-4: Violate any water quality standards or otherwise degrade groundwater quality during operations.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.4-4: Groundwater Monitoring and Avoidance of Impacts on Groundwater Remediation Plumes.
Impact 4.4-C: Cumulative impacts related to Groundwater Resources.
LS
Section 4.5: Marine Resources

Impact 4.5-1: Result in a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, including direct disturbance, removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or discharge, on any marine species, natural community, or habitat, including candidate, sensitive, or
special-status species identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or conservation plans (including protected wetlands or
waters, critical habitat, essential fish habitat (EFH); or as identified by the CDFW, USFWS, and/or NMFS during construction
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.5-2: Threaten to eliminate a marine plant or animal wildlife community or cause a fish or marine wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels during construction.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.5-3: Interfere substantially with the movement of any native marine resident or migratory fish or marine wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory marine wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native marine wildlife nursery sites during construction.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.5-4: Result in a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, including direct disturbance, removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or discharge, on any marine species, natural community, or habitat, including candidate, sensitive, or
special-status species identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or conservation plans (including protected wetlands or
waters, critical habitat, essential fish habitat (EFH); or as identified by the CDFW, USFWS, and/or NMFS during operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.5-5: Threaten to eliminate a marine plant or animal wildlife community or cause a fish or marine wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels during operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.

Draft EIR/EIS
ES-34
ESA / 205335.01
January 2017
Executive Summary
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
Source Water PL
LS
Staging Areas
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
IMPACT
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.5: Marine Resources (cont.)

Impact 4.5 6: Interfere substantially with the movement of any native marine resident or migratory fish or marine wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory marine wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native marine wildlife nursery sites during
operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.5-C: Cumulative impacts on Marine Resources.
LS
Section 4.6: Terrestrial Biological Resources

Impact 4.6-1: Result in substantial adverse effects on species identified as candidate, sensitive, or special-status, either directly or
through habitat modification, during construction.
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
4.6-1a: Retain a Lead Biologist to Oversee Implementation of Protective Measures.
4.6-1b: Construction Worker Environmental Awareness Training and Education Program.
4.6-1c: General Avoidance and Minimization Measures.
4.6-1d: Protective Measures for Western Snowy Plover.
4.6-1e: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Special-status Plants.
4.6-1f: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Smiths Blue Butterfly.
4.6-1g: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Black Legless Lizard, Silvery Legless Lizard, and Coast Horned Lizard.
4.6-1h: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Western Burrowing Owl.
4.6-1i: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Nesting Birds.
4.6-1j: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for American Badger.
4.6-1k: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Monterey Dusky-Footed Woodrat.
4.6-1l: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Special-status Bats.
4.6-1m: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Native Stands of Monterey Pine.
4.6-1n: Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan.
4.6-1o: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for California Red-legged Frog and California Tiger Salamander.
4.6-1p: Control Measures for Spread of Invasive Plants
4.6-1q: Frac-out Contingency Plan
4.12-1b: General Noise Controls for Construction Equipment.
4.14-2: Site-Specific Construction Lighting Measures.
LSM
Mitigation Measures

Draft EIR/EIS
ES-35
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January 2017
Executive Summary
Subsurface Slant
Wells
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
Source Water PL
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
Staging Areas
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action

LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
4.6-1o: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for California Red-legged Frog and California Tiger Salamander.
4.6-2a: Consultation with Local Agencies and the California Coastal Commission regarding Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas.
--
4.6-2b: Avoid, Minimize, and Compensate for Direct Construction Impacts to Sensitive Communities.
LSM
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
4.6-3: Avoid, Minimize, and or Mitigate Impacts to Wetlands.
SU
LSM
SU
LSM
LSM
SU
LSM
SU
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
SU
4.6-4: Compliance with Local Tree Ordinances.
LSM
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
4.6-1p: Control Measures for Spread of Invasive Plants.
IMPACT
Impact 4.6-2: Result in substantial adverse effects on riparian habitat, critical habitat, or other sensitive natural communities during
construction.
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.6-3: Result in substantial adverse effects on federal wetlands, federal other waters, and/or waters of the State during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.6-4: Be inconsistent with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance with local tree ordinances.
SU
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.6-5: Introduce or spread an invasive non-native species during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures

Draft EIR/EIS
ES-36
ESA / 205335.01
January 2017
Executive Summary
Subsurface Slant
Wells
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
Source Water PL
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
Staging Areas
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action

LSM
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
4.6-1f: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Smiths Blue Butterfly.
4.6-1g: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Black Legless Lizard, Silvery Legless Lizard, and Coast Horned Lizard.
4.6-1i: Avoidance and Minimization Measures for Nesting Birds.
4.6-6: Installation and Monitoring of Bird Deterrents at the Brine Storage Basin.
4.12-5: Stationary Source Noise Controls.
4.14-2: Site-Specific Nighttime Lighting Measures.
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
4.6-1d: Protective Measures for Western Snowy Plover
4.6-2a: Consultation with Local Agencies and the California Coastal Commission regarding Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas.
IMPACT
Impact 4.6-6: Result in substantial adverse effects on candidate, sensitive, or special-status species during project operations.
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.6-7: Result in substantial adverse effects on riparian habitat, critical habitat, or other sensitive natural communities during
project operations
LSM
Mitigation Measures

Draft EIR/EIS
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Executive Summary
Subsurface Slant
Wells
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
Source Water PL
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
Staging Areas
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action

LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
IMPACT
Impact 4.6-8: Result in substantial adverse effects on federal wetlands, federal other waters, and waters of the State during project
operations.
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.6-9: Introduce or spread an invasive non-native species during project operations.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.6-10: Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plans, natural community conservation plans or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.6-8: Management Requirements within Borderland Development Areas along Natural Resource Management Area Interface.
SU for cumulative impacts associated with inconsistencies with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources.
Impact 4.6-C: Cumulative impacts related to Terrestrial Biological Resources.
LSM for cumulative impacts associated with all other project impacts.
Section 4.7: Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact 4.7-1: Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials during construction.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
4.7-2a: Health and Safety Plan.
4.7-2b: Soil and Groundwater Management Plan.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.7-2: Encountering hazardous materials from other hazardous materials release sites during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures

Draft EIR/EIS
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Executive Summary
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
LS
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
LS
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
Source Water PL
NI
Staging Areas
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
IMPACT
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.7: Hazards and Hazardous Materials (cont.)

Impact 4.7-3: Project facilities would be located on a known hazardous materials site.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.7-4: Handle hazardous materials or emit hazardous emissions within 0.25 mile of schools during construction.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.7-5: Increase risk of wildland fires during construction.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.7-6: Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, disposal, or accidental
release of hazardous materials during project operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.7-C: Cumulative impacts related to Hazards and Hazardous Materials.
LSM for cumulative impacts associated with the potential to encounter hazardous materials during construction.
Section 4.8: Land Use, Land Use Planning, and Recreation

Impact 4.8-1: Consistency with applicable plans, policies, and regulations related to land use and recreation that were adopted for the
purpose of mitigating an environmental effect.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.8-2: Disrupt or preclude public access to or along the coast during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.9-1: Traffic Control and Safety Assurance Plan.
Impact 4.8-C: Cumulative impacts related to Land Use, Land Use Planning, and Recreation.
LS
Section 4.9: Traffic and Transportation

Impact 4.9-1: Temporary traffic increases on regional and local roadways due to construction-related vehicle trips.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.9-2: Temporary reduction in roadway capacities and increased traffic delays during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures

Draft EIR/EIS
ES-39
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January 2017
Executive Summary
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
NI
NI
LSM
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
Source Water PL
LSM
Staging Areas
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
IMPACT
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.9: Traffic and Transportation (cont.)

Impact 4.9-3: Increased traffic safety hazards for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on public roadways during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.9-4: Impaired emergency access during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.9-5: Temporary disruptions to public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.9-6: Increased wear-and-tear on the designated haul routes used by construction vehicles.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.9-6: Roadway Rehabilitation Program.
Impact 4.9-7: Parking interference during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.9-7: Construction Parking Requirements.
Impact 4.9-8: Long-term traffic increases on regional and local roadways during project operations and maintenance.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.9-C: Cumulative impacts related to Traffic and Transportation.
SU for cumulative impacts associated with traffic during construction.
Mitigation Measure 4.9-C: Construction Traffic Coordination Plan.
Section 4.10: Air Quality

Impact 4.10-1: Generate emissions of criteria air pollutants and contribute to a violation of an ambient air quality standard during
construction.
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
4.10-1a: Equipment with High-Tiered Engine Standards.
4.10-1b: Idling Restrictions.
4.10-1c: Construction Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
4.10-1d: Pave Terminal Reservoir Access Road.
SU
Mitigation Measures

Draft EIR/EIS
ES-40
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January 2017
Executive Summary
Source Water PL
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
SU
4.10-1a: Equipment with High-Tiered Engine Standards.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
LS
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
SU
IMPACT
Staging Areas
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.10: Air Quality (cont.)

Impact 4.10-2: Construction activities could conflict with implementation of the applicable air quality plan.
SU
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.10-3: Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations and/or Coccidioides immitis (Valley Fever) spores or
create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people during construction.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.10-4: Long-term increase of criteria pollutant emissions that could contribute to a violation of an ambient air quality standard
during operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.10-5: Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations or create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people during operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.10-C: Cumulative impacts related to Air Quality.
SU for cumulative impacts associated with air quality standards during construction.
Section 4.11: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Impact 4.11-1: Incremental contribution to climate change from GHG emissions associated with the proposed project.
SU
Mitigation Measures
4.11-1: GHG Emissions Reductions Plan.
4.18-1: Construction Equipment Efficiency Plan.

Impact 4.11-2: Conflict with
the Executive Order B-30-15 Emissions Reduction Goal.
SU
Mitigation Measures
4.11-1: GHG Emissions Reduction Plan.
Impact 4.11-3: Conflict with AB 32 Climate Change Scoping Plan.
X
SU
Mitigation Measures
4.11-1: GHG Emissions Reduction Plan.
X
Impact 4.11-C: Cumulative impacts related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Draft EIR/EIS
SU for cumulative contribution to GHG emissions and conflicts with AB32 and Executive Order B-30-15 during construction and operation.
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Executive Summary
Source Water PL
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
SU
LSM
LS
SU
LS
LS
LS
LSM
4.12-1a: Neighborhood Notice and Construction Disturbance Coordinator.
4.12-1b: General Noise Controls for Construction Equipment and Activities.
4.12-1c: Noise Control Plan for Nighttime Pipeline Construction.
4.12-1d: Additional Noise Controls for ASR-5 and ASR-6 Wells.
4.12-1e: Offsite Accommodations for Substantially Affected Nighttime Receptors.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
4.15-1a: Avoidance and Vibration Monitoring for Pipeline Installation in the Presidio of Monterey Historic District, Downtown Monterey,
and the Lapis Sand Mining Plant Historic District.
4.12-3: Vibration Reduction Measures.
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
NI
LSM
NI
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
LS
IMPACT
Staging Areas
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.12: Noise and Vibration

Impact 4.12-1: Cause a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity during construction.
SU
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.12-2: Expose people to or generate noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan, noise ordinance,
or applicable standards of other agencies during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.12-3: Exposure of people to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.12-4: Consistency with the construction time limits established by the local jurisdictions.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.12-4: Nighttime Construction Restrictions in Marina.
Impact 4.12-5: Substantial permanent increases in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project
during operations.
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LSM
NI
LS
LSM
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
LS
LS
NI
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.12-5: Stationary-Source Noise Controls.
Impact 4.12-6: Expose people to or generate operational noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan, noise
ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies during operation.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
SU for cumulative impacts associated with nighttime noise impacts during construction.
Impact 4.12-C: Cumulative impacts related to Noise and Vibration
LSM for cumulative impacts associated with construction-related vibration.

Draft EIR/EIS
ES-42
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January 2017
Executive Summary
Source Water PL
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
4.13-1a: Locate and Confirm Utility Lines.
4.13-1b: Coordinate Final Construction Plans with Affected Utilities.
4.13-1c: Safeguard Employees from Potential Accidents Related to Underground Utilities.
4.13-1d: Emergency Response Plan.
4.13-1e: Notify Local Fire Departments.
4.13-1f: Ensure Prompt Reconnection of Utilities.
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
NI
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
4.3-4: Operational Discharge Monitoring, Analysis, Reporting, and Compliance.
4.3-5: Implement Protocols to Avoid Exceeding Water Quality Objectives.
NI
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
4.13-5a: Installation of Protective Lining, Periodic Inspections and As-Needed Repairs for Offshore Segment of MRWPCA Ocean
Outfall.
4.13-5b: Assess Land Segment of MRWPCA Ocean Outfall and Install Protective Lining, If Needed.
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
LSM
IMPACT
Staging Areas
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.13: Public Services and Utilities

Impact 4.13-1: Disrupt or relocate regional or local utilities during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.13-2: Exceed landfill capacity or be out of compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid
waste during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.13-2: Construction Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.
Impact 4.13-3 Exceed landfill capacity or be out of compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste
during operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.13-4: Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the Central Coast RWQCB, or result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider that it has inadequate treatment or outfall capacity to serve the project.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.13-5: Increased corrosion of the MRWPCA outfall and diffuser as a result of brine discharge associated with project operations.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.13-C: Cumulative impacts related to Public Services and Utilities.
LSM for cumulative impacts related to wastewater treatment requirement and corrosion of the MRWPCA outfall and diffuser during operations.
Section 4.14: Aesthetic Resources

Impact 4.14-1: Construction-related impacts on scenic resources (vistas, roadways, and designated scenic areas) or the visual character
of the project area and its surroundings.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
Mitigation Measures
4.14-1: Maintain Clean and Orderly Construction Sites.

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Source Water PL
Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
NI
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
NI
LS
4.14-3a: Facility Design.
4.14-3b: Facility Screening.
NI
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
LSM
NI
NI
NI
LSM
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
LSM
IMPACT
Staging Areas
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.14: Aesthetic Resources (cont.)

Impact 4.14-2: Temporary sources of substantial light or glare during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.14-3: Permanent impacts on scenic resources (vistas, roadways, and designated scenic areas) or the visual character of the
project area and its surroundings.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.14-4: Permanent new sources of light or glare.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.14-C: Cumulative impacts related to Aesthetic Resources
LSM for cumulative impacts associated with nighttime lighting impacts during construction.
Section 4.15: Cultural and Paleontological Resources

Impact 4.15-1: Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Section 15064.5 of the
CEQA Guidelines or historic properties pursuant to 36 CFR 800.5 during construction.
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
4.15-2a: Establish Archaeologically Sensitive Areas.
4.15-2b: Inadvertent Discovery of Cultural Resources.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
NI
Mitigation Measures
4.15-1: Avoidance and Vibration Monitoring for Pipeline Installation
Impact 4.15-2: Cause a substantial adverse change during construction in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to
Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines or historic properties pursuant to 36 CFR 800.5.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.15-3: Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site, or unique geological feature during construction.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.15-4: Disturbance any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries, during construction.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.15-4: Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains.
Impact 4.15-C: Cumulative impacts related to Cultural and Paleontological Resources.

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LS
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Brine Discharge PL
PL to CSIP Pond
New Desalinated
Water PL
Castroville PL
New Transmission
Main
Terminal Reservoir
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
LS
LSM
NI
NI
LSM
LSM
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
LS
NI
NI
LS
LS
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
NI
Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
Source Water PL
NI
Staging Areas
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
IMPACT
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.16: Agricultural Resources

Impact 4.16-1: Result in changes in the existing environment that, due to their location or nature, could temporarily disrupt agricultural
activities or result in the permanent conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
4.16-1: Minimize Disturbance to Farmland.
Impact 4.16-2: Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance to non-agricultural use.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.16-3: Conflict with zoning for agricultural uses or with Williamson Act contracts.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.16-C: Cumulative impacts related to Agricultural Resources.
LSM for cumulative impacts related to conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use during construction.
Section 4.17: Mineral Resources

Impact 4.17-1: Loss of availability of known mineral resources that are of value to the region or residents of the state or result in the loss
of a locally-recognized important mineral resource recovery site.
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.17-C: Cumulative impacts related to Mineral Resources.
LS
Section 4.18: Energy Conservation

Impact 4.18-1: Use large amounts of fuel and energy in an unnecessary, wasteful, or inefficient manner during construction.
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LSM
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LS
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.18-2: Use large amounts of fuel and energy in an unnecessary, wasteful, or inefficient manner during operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.18-3: Constrain local or regional energy supplies, require additional capacity, or affect peak and base periods of electrical
demand during operations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
4.11-1: GHG Emissions Reduction Plan
X
Impact 4.18-C: Cumulative impacts related to Energy Resources.

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Overall Impact
Significance
Determination for
Proposed Action
Staging Areas
Carmel Valley Pump

Station
Main System-Hidden
Improvements
Ryan Ranch-Bishop
Interconnection
Improvements
ASR Conveyance PL,

ASR Pump-to-Waste
PL, ASR
Recirculation PL
ASR-5 and ASR-6

Wells
Terminal Reservoir
New Transmission
Main
Castroville PL
New Desalinated
Water PL
PL to CSIP Pond
Brine Discharge PL
Source Water PL
IMPACT
MPWSP Desalination
Plant
Subsurface Slant
Wells

Section 4.19: Population and Housing

Impact 4.19-1: Induce substantial population growth directly during project construction.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.19-2: Induce substantial population growth directly during project operations.
LS
None proposed.
Impact 4.19-C: Cumulative impacts related to Population and Housing.
LS
Section 4.20: Socioeconomics and Environmental Justice

Impact 4.20-1: Reductions in the rate of employment, total income, or business activity in Monterey County.
LSM
Mitigation Measures
Impact 4.20-2: Disproportionately high and adverse effects on low-income or minority populations.
LS
Mitigation Measures
None proposed.
Impact 4.20-C: Cumulative impacts related to Socioeconomics and/or Environmental Justice.

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ES.

ES.5 The Proposed Project

ES.2 Project Background

ES.6 Alternatives to the Proposed Project

ES.3 CEQA Project Objectives / NEPA Purpose and

ES.7 Comparison of Alternatives and Environmentally

ES.4 Public & Agency Involvement

ES.8 Areas of Controversy and Issues to be Resolved

ES-1 Alternatives Impact Summary

ES-1 Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project

ES-2 Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures

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ES.2 Project Background

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ES.3 CEQA Project Objectives / NEPA Purpose and

Accommodate tourism demand under recovered economic conditions;

Minimize project costs and associated water rate increases.

The secondary objectives of the MPWSP are to:

Provide sufficient conveyance capacity to accommodate supplemental water supplies that

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ES.3.2 MBNMS Purpose and Need

ES.4 Public & Agency Involvement

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ES.5 The Proposed Project

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ES.5.2 Summary of Potential Impacts and Mitigation

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Existing Slant Well

Subsurface Slant Wells

Source Water Pipeline

New Desalinated Water Pipeline

Del Rey Oaks

Carmel Valley Pump Station

Main System-Hidden Hills

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SOURCE: ESA, 2016

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ES.6 Alternatives to the Proposed Project

ES.6.1 No Project/No Action Alternative

ES.6.2 Alternative 1 Slant Wells at Potrero Road

ES.6.3 Alternative 2 Open-Water Intake at Moss Landing

ES.6.4 Alternative 3 Monterey Bay Regional Water Project

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ES.6.5 Alternative 4 Peoples Moss Landing Water

ES.6.6 Alternative 5a Reduced Project 6.4 mgd

ES.6.7 Alternative 5b Reduced Project 6.4-mgd

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ES.7 Comparison of Alternatives and Environmentally

ES.7.1 Key Impact Differences Between Alternatives

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ES.7.2 Environmentally Superior/Environmentally Preferred

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ES.8 Areas of Controversy and Issues to be Resolved

Demand to be Met by the Proposed Project and Desalination Plant Sizing

Groundwater Modeling, Impacts and Water Rights

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Private (Versus Public) Ownership of the Desalination Plant

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) and De-Gassing