NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A

DRAFT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

OTAY WATER DISTRICT

OTAY MESA RECYCLED WATER SYSTEM CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM R2087, R2077, R2058 PROJECT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that on February 26, 2010 the Otay Water District (OWD) issued a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Otay Mesa Recycled Water System Capital Improvement Program R2087, R2077, R2058 Project (Project) for review and public comment. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines CCR Title 14, §15087 the draft EIR assesses the environmental effects associated with implementation of the Project.

In compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines, the OWD has established a 45-day public review period, beginning on February 26, 2010, to solicit comments and input on the EIR. All written comments should be forwarded to Ms. Lisa Coburn-Boyd, Otay Water District, 2554 Sweetwater Springs Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA 91978-2004, Phone: (619) 670-2219, Fax: (619) 670-8920, E-mail: lisa.coburn-boyd@otaywater.gov by no later than April 12, 2010.

Following close of the public comment period, responses to comments received on the draft EIR will be prepared, and, together with any corresponding revisions to the draft EIR, will constitute a Final EIR. The Final EIR will be considered and acted upon by the OWD Board of Directors at a noticed public hearing.

The draft EIR and appendices are available for review and downloading from the OWD Internet web page at the following address www.otaywater.gov. Copies of the draft EIR and all documents referenced in the draft EIR are available for public review by appointment at the OWD office location listed above. Please contact Ms. Lisa Coburn-Boyd at the email address listed above to set up an appointment. Copies of the draft EIR and appendices are also available for public review at the following public libraries: City of Chula Vista Public Library Civic Center, South Chula Vista, and Eastlake Branches

The notice is required to be filed with the County Clerk’s office for a period of not less than (45) forty-five days.

Draft Environmental Impact Report

Appendix A-Notice of Preparation

Appendix B-Air Quality

Appendix C-Biological Assessment

Appendix D-Cultural Resources

Appendix E-Geology Survey

Appendix F-Hazardous Materials

Appendix G-Noise

Appendix H-Traffic