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Watershed Management Program Semi-Annual Progress Report

El Monte WMP Progress Report 2022 - English

El Monte WMP Progress Report 2022- Spanish

El Monte WMP Progress Report - English

El Monte WMP Progress Report - Spanish

Storm Water Pollution Prevention

In conjunction with project pollution prevention, the City of El Monte would like to provide our residents, patrons, and business community with up-to-date information on preventing stormwater pollution.

Whether you are a property owner, business owner, or tenant, the ocean begins at your front door.

Report Illicit Connections/Discharges into our Storm Drains by contacting the Public Works Department at (626) 580-2250.

Why Should We Participate in Pollution Prevention Activities?

Pollutants are not being disposed of properly. These pollutants are entering our storm drains, flowing into our creeks, rivers, bays, and ultimately our ocean, and contaminating our water resources. It is the State of California and the City of El Monte's goal to ensure our water resources are healthy and free from contaminates. To do so, clean oceans can only be a result of healthy creeks, rivers, bays, and beaches. Which means, creeks, rivers, bays, and beaches can only be healthy through pollution prevention activities.

Business Community

Starting a business is a lot of work. Don't forget to verify the laws and permits that are required for your specific business. As a reminder, food service facilities are required to obtain a clarifier/grease interceptor permit with Los Angeles County: Environmental Protection Division (Industrial Waste). These devices ensure that fats, oil, and grease (FOG) do not enter the sewer line but are collected and disposed of properly.

The following links provide you with additional information on how residents, patrons, and the business community can prevent water pollution:

Residential Community

In California, Water Conservation and Water Pollution Prevention is crucial to the health and safety of our families. Water quality affects us because we depend on water as a food source, to replenish key nutrients in our bodies, and keep energized. That's why it is important to implement the following practices regarding water conservation and water pollution prevention:

• Avoid runoff, don't over water your lawn;
• Water only on the days of the week that have been identified by your Water District;
• Install high efficiency sprinkler nozzles;
• Consider installing a weather based irrigation controller;
• Plant drought tolerant landscaping, which will reduce water needs significantly;
• Using synthetic turf/irrigation-less ground cover conversions can eliminate a yard's water needs entirely;
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean off your driveway;
• Whenever using a hose on your property, make sure it is equipped with a shut-off nozzle;
• Use biodegradable, phosphate free detergents and non-toxic cleaning products when washing your car;
• If possible, wash cars on a permeable surface where wash water can percolate into the ground (e.g. gravel or grassy areas)
• Contact the City prior to draining your pool to ensure that you are discharging the water properly and not introducing chemicals and sediment into the storm drain system or discharging to an area that could affect our water supply.Water 

Quality Guidelines for Car Wash Fundraisers

For more information on storm water pollution prevention, please contact (626) 580-2087.