The Water Board will continue to host a series of information sessions to provide project information and answer questions. Below is a recap of previous sessions.

Information Session No. 13 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

• Information Packet

Information Session No. 12 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

• Information Packet

Information Session No. 11 - Wednesday, August 23, 2023

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

• Information Packet

Information Session No. 12 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

• Information Packet

Information Session No. 11 - Wednesday, August 23, 2023

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

• Information Packet

Information Session No. 10 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

Information Session No. 9 - Wednesday, July 27, 2022

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

Information Session No. 8 - Thursday, February 3, 2022

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

Information Session No. 7 - Thursday, July 29, 2021

• Meeting Livestream Recording

• Presentation Meeting

• Posters

• Document Packet

• Meeting Posters

Information Session No. 6 - Thursday, November 5, 2020

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

• Document Packet

Information Session No. 5 - Thursday, November 7, 2019

• Presentation

Information Session No. 4 - May 28, 29 and 30, 2019

• Presentation

Information Session No. 3 - Thursday, February 28, 2019

• Presentation

Information Session No. 2 - Saturday, November 10, 2018

• Presentation

Information Session No. 1 - Thursday, September 27, 2018

• Open House Poster Boards

In 2021-23, the Santa Ana Water Board is hosting a series of community-specific meetings to present the draft Feasibility Study or draft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan for that community.

Corsica Villa Townhomes

The Water Board made the Draft Feasibility Study (FS) for the southern portion of the Corsica Villa Townhomes community available for public comment from May 22 to June 21, 2023. The Draft FS addresses contamination found in soil gas (air in between soil particles), indoor air and groundwater and evaluates different ways to address these impacts.

On June 7, 2023, the Water Board hosted a virtual public meeting to provide an overview of the draft FS. The meeting included a short presentation with details on how to provide public comments. A copy of the meeting presentation, recording and associated handouts are included below.

Meeting Recording

Meeting Presentation

Meeting Handouts

An overview of the Draft FS can be found in the Santa Ana Water Board Corsica Villa Townhomes Draft FS Fact Sheet - May 2023.

Newport North Apartment Homes

The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study (FS) for the southern portion of the Newport North Apartment Homes community available for public comment from August 15 to September 14, 2022. The Newport North Apartment Homes has been divided into a southern and northern portion due to the size of the community, phases of vapor intrusion assessment and ongoing environmental investigation activities. The draft FS addresses contamination found in soil gas, indoor air and groundwater in the southern area, which is located north of Bison Avenue and south of Mallorca Drive and Felicidad Street. Vapor intrusion assessment and investigation activities for the northern portion of the community are ongoing, and the need for a draft FS will be determined at a later date once sufficient data is collected.

The Water Board also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the draft FS, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and a copy of the presentation are below.

Meeting Recording

Presentation - August 24, 2022

An overview of the draft plan can be found in the Water Board Newport North Apartment Homes Draft FS Fact Sheet - August 2022.

Belcourt Hill/Sea Island Communities

The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study (FS) for the Belcourt Hill and Sea Island communities available for public comment from July 18 to August 16, 2022. The agency also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the draft plan, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and a copy of the presentation are below.

Meeting Recording

Presentation - July 26, 2022

An overview of the draft FS can be found in the Water Board Belcourt Hill/Sea Island Draft FS Fact Sheet - July 2022.

One Ford Road Community

The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan available for public comment from February 14 to March 15, 2022. The agency also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the draft plan, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and copy of the presentation are below.

Meeting Recording

Presentation - February 23, 2022

An overview of the draft plan can be found in the Water Board One Ford Road Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - February 2022.

Belcourt Terrace Community

The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan available for public comment from September 15 to October 14, 2021. The agency also held a community meeting to provide an overview of the draft plan, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and a copy of the presentation are below.

Meeting Recording

Presentation - September 23, 2021

An overview of the draft plan can be found in the Water Board Belcourt Terrace Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - September 2021.

Bayridge Park Community

The Water Board made the draft Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan available for public comment from June 7 to July 9, 2021. The agency also held a virtual community meeting to provide an overview of the draft plan, answer questions and accept comments. A recording of the meeting and copy of the presentation are below.

Meeting Recording

Presentation - Thursday, June 10, 2021

An overview of the draft plan can be found in the Water Board Bayridge Park Draft FS/RAP Fact Sheet - June 2021.

Belcourt Terrace Community

On February 24, 2022, Ford’s environmental consultant hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the planning of the Remedial Design and Implementation Plan in the Belcourt Terrace community. Below is a copy of the meeting recording and presentation.

Meeting Recording

Presentation

Bayridge Park Community

On November 4, 2021, Ford’s environmental consultant hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the planning of the Remedial Design and Implementation Plan in the Bayridge Park community. Below is a copy of the meeting recording and presentation.

Meeting Recording

Presentation

In 2021-22, the Water Board hosted a series of community-specific virtual meetings to present the findings of the Human Health Risk Assessments and the Soil Vapor Extraction Pilot Test. Below is a recap of past sessions:

Belcourt Hill HOA - Thursday, January 20, 2022

Meeting Recording

Presentation

Sea Island Community Association - Thursday, January 20, 2022

Meeting Recording

Presentation

Corsica Villa Townhomes - Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Meeting Recording

Presentation

Belcourt Master Community Association - Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Meeting Recording

Presentation

Newport North Apartment Homes - Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Meeting Recording

Presentation

One Ford Road Community - Thursday, July 8, 2021

Meeting Recording

Presentation

Belcourt Terrace Community - Thursday, May 20, 2021

Meeting Recording

Presentation

Bayridge Park Community - Thursday, April 22, 2021

Meeting Recording

Presentation

In March 2020, Ford’s environmental consultant hosted a series of community meetings to provide more information on upcoming SVE pilot tests in specific communities. Below is a recap of these sessions:

Bayridge Park Community Presentation - Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Sea Island Community Presentation - Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Newport North Apartments Presentation - Monday, March 2, 2020

Belcourt Terrace Community

On January 24, 2024, Ford’s environmental consultant, WSP, hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the soil vapor extraction (SVE) system installation work and measures that will be taken to reduce impacts to the community. Project team members also answered questions from attendees. Below is a link to the meeting recording and a copy of the presentation.

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

Bayridge Park Community

On June 8, 2023, Ford’s environmental consultant, WSP, hosted a community meeting to provide an update on the upcoming SVE system construction and discuss the proposed implementation of individual home sub-slab (SSD) depressurization systems within the Bayridge Park community. Project team members also answered questions from the community. Below is a link to the meeting recording and a copy of the presentation.

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

On January 18, 2023, Ford’s environmental consultant, WSP, hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the SVE system installation work and measures that will be taken to reduce impacts to the community. Project team members also answered questions from the community. Below is a link to the meeting recording and a copy of the presentation.

• Meeting Recording

• Presentation

Bayridge Park Community

On May 17, 2023, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) hosted a community meeting to provide more information on the need to construct sub-slab depressurization (SSD) systems at homes where vapor intrusion has been identified in Bayridge Park. For this meeting, the Santa Ana Water Board invited the property owners and residents that currently operate or have been offered air purifier units (APUs) to address vapor intrusion associated with Ford’s historical operations. The meeting included a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Below is a link to the meeting recording and copies of the presentation, SSD Fact Sheet and What to Expect handout that were provided at the meeting:

Meeting Recording

Presentation

SSD Fact Sheet

What to Expect Handout

Bayridge Park

The following are links associated with hearings held by the City of Newport Beach for a limited term permit to approve the location of the SVE treatment building.

March 2, 2023: Zoning Administrator Hearing - Approved Minutes

May 17, 2023: Planning Commission Hearing Recording

June 22, 2023: Planning Commission Hearing Recording

July 25, 2023: City Council Hearing Recording

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (Air District) distributed a Notice of Intent to Issue “Permits to Construct and Operate” for the Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) treatment systems at Bayridge Park and Belcourt Terrace. The public was welcome to provide comments through September 15, 2023. The permit was approved on October 20, 2023. For additional information on the Air District’s permitting process, please contact Angela Shibata at (909) 396-2737 or ashibata@aqmd.gov.