EL MONTE — Two city water wells are undergoing rehabilitation as El Monte invests in its groundwater system. El Monte Well Rehabilitation work began Aug. 10 and is scheduled to continue through Nov. 30.
The City of El Monte is rehabilitating Wells 2A and 12 under Capital Improvement Project 495. City officials said the improvements will increase local groundwater availability while supporting water quality and supply reliability.
California Proposition 68 grants are funding the project.
The work focuses on existing infrastructure that helps provide water to the community. The city’s construction notice does not identify the specific mechanical or engineering improvements planned for each well.
El Monte Well Rehabilitation Reaches Two Sites
Crews are working at two locations in the city. Well 2A is at the east corner of Iris Lane and Las Flores Drive. Well 12 is south of 10562 Santa Fe Drive.
Normal construction hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work is expected to continue for more than three months.
Residents and drivers near the construction sites may encounter temporary parking restrictions and changes to local street access. The city said crews will restrict parking in construction areas when necessary.
Access to local streets may also be limited during construction activities. The restrictions may shift as crews progress through different stages of the project.
The city will post “No Parking” signs at least 48 hours before work begins in affected areas. The advance notice gives residents time to move vehicles before parking restrictions take effect.
Residents traveling near either well should watch for signs and follow temporary traffic controls while crews are working.
Groundwater Project Targets System Reliability
El Monte identified three primary benefits from the rehabilitation work: increased local groundwater availability, improved water supply reliability and improved water quality.
Groundwater plays a role in local water supplies across the San Gabriel Valley. El Monte’s rehabilitation project focuses on maintaining and improving existing wells rather than constructing new well sites.
Proposition 68, approved by California voters in 2018, authorized $4 billion in bonds for parks, environmental projects, water infrastructure and flood protection. Information about programs supported through the measure is available from the California Natural Resources Agency.
The State Water Resources Control Board also provides information about California drinking water programs and funding for water infrastructure projects.
Construction on Wells 2A and 12 is scheduled for completion Nov. 30. The city has not announced changes to that timeline.
Residents with questions about construction can contact Daniel Abarca, utilities supervisor with the City of El Monte Public Works Department, at 626-374-6434.
As work continues into November, residents near both sites should expect temporary restrictions during construction hours. El Monte Well Rehabilitation represents the city’s effort to strengthen existing groundwater infrastructure while improving the long-term reliability of a water system residents depend on daily.
