Who is the water going to supply?
Answer: Once treated, the water will be placed into the distribution system for customers in Beverly Hills and parts of West Hollywood.
How much groundwater will each well produce?
Answer: Each well is estimated to produce approximately 250 gallons per minute when in operation. We hope both wells together will produce 2.5 to 3 million gallons per week.
Once the wells are in operation, what will the impact be on the trees?
Answer: There should be no impact to the trees since the future wells will be 500 ft. deep.
Will there be impacts, like water shut-offs, to residents or local businesses?
Answer: No, this project will not cause any water shut-offs. The future wells will feed a groundwater pipeline system, which is separate from the potable water system.
Will there be any traffic impact on Gregory Way or Le Doux Road?
Answer: There may be minor traffic impacts when setting up the construction sites. Once set up, there will not be any major traffic impacts on either street. The contractor will maintain 2-way traffic and take out 8 to 10 metered parking spaces. The sidewalk will be closed on the east side of Le Doux Road and on the south side of Gregory Way.
What are the working hours?
Answer: Typical construction hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, excluding holidays. On occasion, during crucial moments in the drilling process, it may be necessary to allow the contractor to work past 6 PM.
Who is the CEQA exemption for….the City of Los Angeles or Beverly Hills?
Answer: The City of Beverly Hills will be the lead agency to consider the CEQA exemption.
Were residents on Schumacker Drive notified?
Answer: Residents within a 500-foot radius of each proposed well were sent the community meeting notice. Therefore, only the residents on Schumacker Drive within 500 feet of the proposed Gregory well received the notice.
What is the timeline for this project?
This project will be presented to City Council on Nov. 21, 2023 for approval. Assuming the project is approved and found exempt from CEQA, the drilling contract will be advertised for a bid in Jan. 2024. The drilling contractor is expected to start work in March or April 2024. The well equipping project will go out to bid in December 2024.
How long can the wells be used?
Answer: With proper well management, we hope to have sustainable use of the wells for decades to come.
