San Gabriel Valley Water Company- El Monte

El Monte regularly conducts testing for chemical and biological contaminants in your municipal water supply in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water (DDW) monitoring requirements.

California American Water (San Navegante System) is responsible for testing the groundwater purchased by the City of El Monte, while MWD handles testing of treated surface water purchased through California American Water (San Marino System). The 2017 testing results displayed in this report include analyses performed by both California American Water (San Marino System) and MWD.

The State allows less frequent testing for certain contaminants because their concentrations in groundwater typically remain stable. Some of the data, while representative, may be more than one year old. The chart includes all detected contaminants that have Federal and State municipal water standards, as well as identified unregulated contaminants of interest.

Potential Contaminant Sources in Your Municipal Water:

• Microbial contaminants: Viruses and bacteria from sewage treatment facilities, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants: Naturally-occurring salts and metals, or those resulting from urban stormwater runoff, industrial/domestic wastewater discharges, oil/gas production, and mining/farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides: From agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential usage.
• Radioactive contaminants: Naturally-occurring or from oil/gas production and mining operations.
• Organic chemical contaminants: Synthetic and volatile organic compounds from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

All water, including bottled water, can reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the USEPA's Safe Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or visit www.epa.gov/safewater.

When should I call emergency services?

In El Monte, you should call 911 whenever you need police or fire personnel dispatched to your home or business. The Cherokee County 911 Emergency Communications Center handles both emergency and non-emergency dispatch calls for public safety responders.

1. If you witness suspicious activity, even if no crime is currently in progress, call 911.
2. If you're a victim of identity theft, call 911 and an officer will be dispatched to take your report.

For administrative matters such as obtaining copies of police reports or background checks, contact the CPD main administrative number at 770-720-4883 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).

How do I file a police report?

There are two ways to file a report with the local police department:

• Call 911 and an officer will be dispatched to your location (must be within city limits) to take a report
• Visit the Public Safety and Municipal Court Building at 151 Elizabeth Street. At the Records Department window in the lobby, request an officer to meet with you to file a report.

Reports cannot be filed over the phone.

How can I obtain a copy of my police report?

Reports are typically completed within 5 business days. You may pick up a copy at the Police Department. Police reports are not sent by fax.

Is there a fee for police reports?

Yes. Accident reports cost $5.00, and incident reports cost $2.00.

How can I contact the detective assigned to my case?

Call 770-720-4883 and your call will be directed to the appropriate person.

Do you conduct background checks?

Yes. You must complete a form at the police department and present a valid government-issued ID. Background checks cover the entire state of Georgia and are typically prepared while you wait. The cost is $25.

Where can I get a Temporary Protective Order (TPO)?

TPOs are not issued at the police department. These are issued by the local Sheriff's office where the person you are filing against resides.

How can I contact the jail or check the status of someone arrested?

Arrestees are taken to the Cherokee County Jail at one of two locations:

• Cherokee County Jail: 678-493-4200; 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia
• North Annex (at Alpharetta Jail): 404-612-3432 or 3434; 2565 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009