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Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway
The Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway Program provides an avenue for individuals, organizations, or businesses to help maintain sections of roadside within California's State Highway System. In addition to the aesthetic benefits of cleaner and more beautiful roadsides, participants help to prevent potential pollutants from entering our waterways and save California taxpayers millions of dollars every year.
The Adopt-A-Highway Program provides a great opportunity to promote civic responsibility, community pride, and camaraderie within organizations. Although the Adopt-A-Highway Program may not be used as a forum for advertising or public discourse, Adopt-A-Highway courtesy signs provide prominent recognition for its participants.
What Kind of Work is Involved?
Participation can include one or more of the following activities:
• Removing litter on a two-mile stretch of roadside (frequency varies with location).
• Planting and establishing three acres of trees and/or shrubs according to an approved plan.
• Planting and establishing three acres of wildflowers according to an approved plan.
• Planting and establishing a small area of wildflowers, called a "spot" wildflower adoption, according to an approved plan. (Note: Spot wildflower adopters do not qualify for Adopt-A-Highway signs).
• Painting over graffiti as needed form one or more highway structures.
• Controlling weeds on five acres of right-of-way according to an approved plan.
Who Can Participate?
• Individuals
• Organizations
• Businesses
• City, county, state, and federal agencies
You can perform the work with your own volunteers or hire a contractor to perform the work on your behalf.
Depending on the adoption site and subject to Caltrans approval minors, aged 16 and older, may participate. Groups including minors must have at least one adult supervisor over the age of 21 at the site for every five minors present.
Entities that advocate violence, violation of the law, or discrimination based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation may not participate in the Adopt-A-Highway Program.
How Long Do Adoptions Last?
Adopt-A-Highway Encroachment Permits are issued for a period of five years. You may apply for additional five-year permits, provided that you (or your contractor) have satisfactorily met the terms of the existing permit and the site remains suitable for adoption. You may not transfer your encroachment permit to another organization.
Alley Cleanup
The Right-of-Way Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the City's alleys.
Bulky Waste Items
Consolidated Disposal Services will pick up your unlimited bulky items on Saturdays, as long as you schedule your pick up Monday through Thursday, by calling (800) 299-4898. This service is free of charge. The bulky item services are available year round with the exception of weekend holidays.
For more information please contact Consolidated Disposal Services at (800) 299-4898.
Graffiti Abatement Program
The Graffiti Abatement program does the daily task of removing graffiti throughout the city in areas that are visible from the public's Right of Way.
While the Anti-Graffiti Division is out removing graffiti throughout the city, they are taking photographs of the graffiti with a special camera equipped with a GPS system.
Once the photographs are taken they are then forwarded to administrative staff to classify whether it is gang or tagging, analyze the gang name, monikers and types of threats, and input and store the information in a computerized system called Graffiti Tracker.
This information is used by the Sheriff's Department which gives law enforcement the data that allows them not only to focus on the worst graffiti offenders but also monitor any potential gang wars or up and coming gangs. The key to this system is to not only capture and analyze graffiti but for law enforcement to have valid information to arrest the individuals, use the information as evidence in court and recovery of restitution from convicted felons.
To report graffiti please call the Service Request Division at (310) 603-0220, ext. 207.
To report graffiti in progress please call the Sheriff's Department at (323) 568-4800.
Vine Program
The City of Lynwood offers a free of charge Vine Program to Lynwood residents and businesses to help diminish graffiti throughout the city. Vines are planted along walls that have been hit the hardest with graffiti. The vines will be maintained by the city for the first year after they are planted. Residents are encouraged to assist in the initial planting period by watering the vines at least once a week.
Who is eligible to participate?
Any Lynwood resident or business owners.
My alley is constantly being tagged. Can the city plant vines in the alley?
No, the City does not plant vines in alleys.
I live in a corner house with a brick wall that is always being tagged. Will I be eligible for the program?
Yes, we encourage all residents and business owners that are located on the corner of streets to participate.
There is concrete all along my wall. How will the vines be planted?
City crews will cut the concrete where the vines will be planted. Staff will evaluate if the location is safe to cut the concrete.
Are vines planted year round?
No, vines are planted in the spring and summer months (March - August) to ensure the proper growth of the vines.
If you would like to participate please call the Public Relations Department at (310) 603-0220, ext. 506.
Household Hazardous Waste Materials
Schedule of Collection Events
Sponsored jointly by the Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles County
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.
Who can come to the roundups?
You can, if you are an L.A. County resident!
What you can bring to a roundup:
• motor oil, oil filters, brake fluid paint
• paint thinner, turpentine
• cleaners with acid or lye
• pesticides or herbicides
• household batteries or car batteries
• pool chemicals
What you cannot bring to a roundup:
• explosives
• ammunition and radioactive materials
• trash
• tires
• business wastes
How should you prepare?
• Bring the items you wish to dispose of in a sturdy box preferably in their original, labeled containers.
• Do not ever mix products together.
• It is illegal to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste in your personal vehicle.
• Be prepared to leave your containers. Because of permitting requirements, and the volume of people that utilize the program, items such as gasoline cans will not be returned. For more information, call (800) 238-0713 or (888) CLEAN-LA
HHW Collection Schedule
L.A. City Hazmobil Schedule
No appointment necessary. Call 1-800-98-TOXIC for more information.
L.A. County Sanitation Districts / Department of Public Works
No appointment necessary. Call 1-800-238-0173 or 1-888-CLEAN-LA for more information.
Contact L.A. City for Future Hazmobile Schedule or Call 1-800-98-TOXIC for more information.
For further information contact:
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Information, Services Section, 1955 Workman Mill Road, P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607 or call (800) 238-0173.
Depose of Household Hazardous Waste is conducted by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in cooperation with the cities of Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Compton, Cudahy, Downey, Huntington Park, Long Beach, Lynwood, Maywood, Norwalk, Paramount, and South Gate. Free Countywide Roundups are held throughout the year. For more information, please call (888) CLEAN-LA or (800) 238-0172, for the location nearest you and schedules.
Recycling
Recycling Program
Consolidated Disposal Services is contracted with the City of Lynwood to provide rubbish disposal services.
Three trash cans are issued per residence:
• Black can for household trash
• Green can for yard clippings
• Blue can for recycling items (plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard and newspaper)
If you need additional cans, you may order black trash cans for $4.95 extra a month. Additional cans for recycling and yard clippings are available at no extra charge. Rubbish is required to be at the curb on scheduled trash day at 6:00 a.m.
Tips In Reducing Ocean Pollution
Storm drains were constructed to prevent communities from flooding by allowing rainwater to quickly drain from streets and carry water to rivers, streams, channels, and the ocean. Unfortunately, storm drains carry everything that enters the street to our beaches; toxic chemicals, careless littering, motor oil, antifreeze, and other automobile fluids. These substances are harmful to marine life, and creates unhealthy conditions in our neighborhoods by attracting vermin and rodent pest.
You Can Be Part of the Solution by...
Using Trash Cans
By using trash cans, we can greatly reduce the amount of pollutants going into our ocean and beaches, and keep our neighborhoods clean and healthy. Keep litter and pollutants off the street and out of the gutters.
Household Hazardous Product
Prevent pollution at the source by reducing your use of household hazardous product. For information on alternatives to toxic cleaning products and pesticides, see Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and EPA Region V.
Storm drains are for rainwater only
Report any illegal dumping into the gutter or storm drain to 1-888 CLEAN-LA or to report a drainage problem call the City of Lynwood, Department of Public Works (310) 603-0220, ext. 287, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Butt Out!
Dropping cigarette butts in the street pollutes more than the pavement. It threatens public health by contaminating rivers, lakes, and local beaches. If you smoke, use an ashtray, and put your butt where it belongs.
Picking Up After Your Pets
Leaving pet waste on the ground soils more than the street. It spreads disease and contaminates rivers, lakes, and local beaches. So pick up after your pooch, and help curb pollution.
How Does Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Help?
Use Less. Many of our pollution problems are really problems of misplaced resources. For every item we recycle or reuse, that's one less piece of trash that can become a part of the marine debris cycle threatening people and wildlife.
Save Water, Save Money
Instead of hosing down your sidewalks, alleys and driveway, sweep and save more by not over watering your landscaped areas.
Used Oil Recycling
The City of Lynwood promotes the Used Oil-Recycling Program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that just 10% percent of do-it-yourself oil changers take their used motor oil to collection centers and get it into the recycling system.
We can all do our part. If you change your own oil, please do your part:
• After draining the old oil from your car engine, put it in a clean plastic bottle, such as a milk bottle with a lid that screws on tightly.
• Do not use paint cans and other metal containers or plastic bottles once used for bleach, cleaners, antifreeze, gasoline or solvents. The residue from these containers can contaminate the oil.
• Take your container of used motor oil to a designated collection center. In some areas, special stickers or signs will identify such centers.
• Drain oil filters completely.
The City of Lynwood Recycling Program is a grant-funded program. The funding is from the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Wasted Water
The primary function of the Wastewater Division is to operate, maintain and protect the system that collects, and disposes of the domestic and commercial wastes that are generated within the boundaries of the City of Lynwood. These tasks must be performed in a safe and cost-effective manner that protects our environment and meets federal, state and local regulations. The City helps plan for future growth by coordinating water quality monitoring and hazardous waste issues.
Wastewater Collection System
The collection system consists of sewer mains with pumping (lift) stations. Also included in the system are all the manholes and structures that provide access to the system for maintenance and the buildings that house external equipment such as control panels and alarm systems.
Collection system do's and don'ts:
Do: be aware and question changes that you may experience with the system.
Don't: flush bulky waste such as kitty litter, rags, paper towels and diapers.
Do: call your insurance company to inquire about sewer back-up protection.
Don't: pour grease down your drains.
Do: be cautious of anything flushed or poured into the sewer system.
Don't: hesitate to call with questions or concerns regarding your system.
Although there is no restriction on the amount of water one can use, however, it is economically smart to use the following water saving tips:
Some water saving tips . . . .
• Water your lawn only when it needs it. Step on your grass. If the blades do not spring back when you lift your foot, it doesn't need water. Set your sprinklers for more days in between watering. Saves 750 to 1,500 gallons a month. In times of drought, water with a water hose.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your sidewalk, walkway, driveway, parking area or other paved surfaces. This saves gallons of water each time. During this once a week saves 600 gallons a month.
• While washing your car, truck, or any other type of motor vehicle, don't run the water hose. Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse at the end. This will save you as much as 150 gallons each time. For a two-car family that's up to 1,200 gallons a month.
• Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints on discovery. Saves 20 gallons a day for every leak.
• Install water-savings shower heads or flow restrictors. Saves up to and more than 800 gallons a month.
• Take shorter showers. Even a one or two minute shower reduction can save you gallons of water a month.
• Water lawns, landscape or other turf areas during the hours between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., except during the germination period for new turf areas or when necessary to test the proper operation of an irrigation system. This watering time restriction shall apply to residential, commercial, industrial properties and uses, and also to public agencies, but shall not apply to commercial nurseries, golf courses for the watering of tee and green areas and other water-dependent industries as determined by the City's Public Works Department.
• Adjust your sprinklers so that water lands on your lawn or garden where it belongs and only there. Do not allow water to run off landscaped areas onto adjoining streets, sidewalks or other paved areas due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or as a result of excessive watering.
• Use your toilet for its purpose, not as an ashtray or wastebasket. Saves 400 to 600 gallons a month.
• Capture tap water. While you wait for hot water to come down the pipes, catch the flow in a watering can to use later on hose plants or your garden, and unused drinking water, save for your plants instead of tossing down the drain. Saves 200 to 300 gallons a month.
• Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher. Saves 300 to 800 gallons a month.
Water Distribution
Water Utilities Division is responsible for the water production, distribution and water service maintenance. Specific duties include maintaining water quality standards, up grading equipment to meet peak and fire flow demands. Water Division maintains 7 active water wells, telemetry system , 3 million gallon reservoir, water meters, read 8,947 meters per year, take 936 water quality samples per year, pump 5,000 acre feet of water, purchase 2,000 acre feet of water, maintain fire hydrants, water valves, repair water mainlines and install brand new water mainlines, fire hydrants and valves.
For additional information, please contact Jose Molina at (310) 603-0220, ext. 300.
Water Leaks
To report water leaks or other water related emergencies after working hours, weekends and holidays, please contact the:
Service Request Desk at (310) 603-0220 Ext 207. Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. After 6:00 pm Monday to Thursday or Friday, Saturday and Sunday (310) 466-9381
Water Quality
The City of Lynwood provides to the community an annual water quality report each year. The Central Basin Municipal Water District as a service prepared the 1998 report to your water supplier. Central Basin Municipal Water District. Central Water District provides imported surface water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to 26 cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set regulations or standards that limit the amount of certain contaminants in domestic drinking water. In California, the Department of Health Services regulates drinking water quality by enforcing standards that are at least as stringent as federal EPA standards
Water Quality Report is prepared every year in March and mailed to the customers by the City. The City ascertains that your drinking water is protected from unsafe levels of chemicals and bacteria by regularly scheduled testing of the water. The Water Division collects city-wide 18 bacteria samples and five physical samples weekly by qualified City employees and send them to a certified Clinical Laboratory which is approved by the Department of Health Services. The results of these samples are sent to the Department of Health Services automatically. In addition, Central Basin Municipal Water District monitors the testing of the City's drinking water wells at intervals required by the Department of Health Services. Central Basin compiles all Water Quality data during the year and prepares the Water Quality Report on the City of Lynwood Water Quality.
For additional information, please contact: Jose Molina at 1-310-602-3022, ext. 300
Street Sweeping
City of Lynwood's streets are swept once every week. The contractor is Nationwide Environmental Services.
If you have questions as to the street-sweeping schedule, please contact the?Department of Environmental Services, Facility Maintenance Division at:
(310) 603-0220, ext.850. Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway Program provides an avenue for individuals, organizations, or businesses to help maintain sections of roadside within California's State Highway System. In addition to the aesthetic benefits of cleaner and more beautiful roadsides, participants help to prevent potential pollutants from entering our waterways and save California taxpayers millions of dollars every year.
The Adopt-A-Highway Program provides a great opportunity to promote civic responsibility, community pride, and camaraderie within organizations. Although the Adopt-A-Highway Program may not be used as a forum for advertising or public discourse, Adopt-A-Highway courtesy signs provide prominent recognition for its participants.
What Kind of Work is Involved?
Participation can include one or more of the following activities:
• Removing litter on a two-mile stretch of roadside (frequency varies with location).
• Planting and establishing three acres of trees and/or shrubs according to an approved plan.
• Planting and establishing three acres of wildflowers according to an approved plan.
• Planting and establishing a small area of wildflowers, called a "spot" wildflower adoption, according to an approved plan. (Note: Spot wildflower adopters do not qualify for Adopt-A-Highway signs).
• Painting over graffiti as needed form one or more highway structures.
• Controlling weeds on five acres of right-of-way according to an approved plan.
Who Can Participate?
• Individuals
• Organizations
• Businesses
• City, county, state, and federal agencies
You can perform the work with your own volunteers or hire a contractor to perform the work on your behalf.
Depending on the adoption site and subject to Caltrans approval minors, aged 16 and older, may participate. Groups including minors must have at least one adult supervisor over the age of 21 at the site for every five minors present.
Entities that advocate violence, violation of the law, or discrimination based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation may not participate in the Adopt-A-Highway Program.
How Long Do Adoptions Last?
Adopt-A-Highway Encroachment Permits are issued for a period of five years. You may apply for additional five-year permits, provided that you (or your contractor) have satisfactorily met the terms of the existing permit and the site remains suitable for adoption. You may not transfer your encroachment permit to another organization.
Alley Cleanup
The Right-of-Way Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the City's alleys.
Bulky Waste Items
Consolidated Disposal Services will pick up your unlimited bulky items on Saturdays, as long as you schedule your pick up Monday through Thursday, by calling (800) 299-4898. This service is free of charge. The bulky item services are available year round with the exception of weekend holidays.
For more information please contact Consolidated Disposal Services at (800) 299-4898.
Graffiti Abatement Program
The Graffiti Abatement program does the daily task of removing graffiti throughout the city in areas that are visible from the public's Right of Way.
While the Anti-Graffiti Division is out removing graffiti throughout the city, they are taking photographs of the graffiti with a special camera equipped with a GPS system.
Once the photographs are taken they are then forwarded to administrative staff to classify whether it is gang or tagging, analyze the gang name, monikers and types of threats, and input and store the information in a computerized system called Graffiti Tracker.
This information is used by the Sheriff's Department which gives law enforcement the data that allows them not only to focus on the worst graffiti offenders but also monitor any potential gang wars or up and coming gangs. The key to this system is to not only capture and analyze graffiti but for law enforcement to have valid information to arrest the individuals, use the information as evidence in court and recovery of restitution from convicted felons.
To report graffiti please call the Service Request Division at (310) 603-0220, ext. 207.
To report graffiti in progress please call the Sheriff's Department at (323) 568-4800.
Vine Program
The City of Lynwood offers a free of charge Vine Program to Lynwood residents and businesses to help diminish graffiti throughout the city. Vines are planted along walls that have been hit the hardest with graffiti. The vines will be maintained by the city for the first year after they are planted. Residents are encouraged to assist in the initial planting period by watering the vines at least once a week.
Who is eligible to participate?
Any Lynwood resident or business owners.
My alley is constantly being tagged. Can the city plant vines in the alley?
No, the City does not plant vines in alleys.
I live in a corner house with a brick wall that is always being tagged. Will I be eligible for the program?
Yes, we encourage all residents and business owners that are located on the corner of streets to participate.
There is concrete all along my wall. How will the vines be planted?
City crews will cut the concrete where the vines will be planted. Staff will evaluate if the location is safe to cut the concrete.
Are vines planted year round?
No, vines are planted in the spring and summer months (March - August) to ensure the proper growth of the vines.
If you would like to participate please call the Public Relations Department at (310) 603-0220, ext. 506.
Household Hazardous Waste Materials
Schedule of Collection Events
Sponsored jointly by the Sanitation Districts and Los Angeles County
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of in the regular trash.
Who can come to the roundups?
You can, if you are an L.A. County resident!
What you can bring to a roundup:
• motor oil, oil filters, brake fluid paint
• paint thinner, turpentine
• cleaners with acid or lye
• pesticides or herbicides
• household batteries or car batteries
• pool chemicals
What you cannot bring to a roundup:
• explosives
• ammunition and radioactive materials
• trash
• tires
• business wastes
How should you prepare?
• Bring the items you wish to dispose of in a sturdy box preferably in their original, labeled containers.
• Do not ever mix products together.
• It is illegal to transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste in your personal vehicle.
• Be prepared to leave your containers. Because of permitting requirements, and the volume of people that utilize the program, items such as gasoline cans will not be returned. For more information, call (800) 238-0713 or (888) CLEAN-LA
HHW Collection Schedule
L.A. City Hazmobil Schedule
No appointment necessary. Call 1-800-98-TOXIC for more information.
L.A. County Sanitation Districts / Department of Public Works
No appointment necessary. Call 1-800-238-0173 or 1-888-CLEAN-LA for more information.
Contact L.A. City for Future Hazmobile Schedule or Call 1-800-98-TOXIC for more information.
For further information contact:
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Information, Services Section, 1955 Workman Mill Road, P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607 or call (800) 238-0173.
Depose of Household Hazardous Waste is conducted by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County in cooperation with the cities of Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Compton, Cudahy, Downey, Huntington Park, Long Beach, Lynwood, Maywood, Norwalk, Paramount, and South Gate. Free Countywide Roundups are held throughout the year. For more information, please call (888) CLEAN-LA or (800) 238-0172, for the location nearest you and schedules.
Recycling
Recycling Program
Consolidated Disposal Services is contracted with the City of Lynwood to provide rubbish disposal services.
Three trash cans are issued per residence:
• Black can for household trash
• Green can for yard clippings
• Blue can for recycling items (plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard and newspaper)
If you need additional cans, you may order black trash cans for $4.95 extra a month. Additional cans for recycling and yard clippings are available at no extra charge. Rubbish is required to be at the curb on scheduled trash day at 6:00 a.m.
Tips In Reducing Ocean Pollution
Storm drains were constructed to prevent communities from flooding by allowing rainwater to quickly drain from streets and carry water to rivers, streams, channels, and the ocean. Unfortunately, storm drains carry everything that enters the street to our beaches; toxic chemicals, careless littering, motor oil, antifreeze, and other automobile fluids. These substances are harmful to marine life, and creates unhealthy conditions in our neighborhoods by attracting vermin and rodent pest.
You Can Be Part of the Solution by...
Using Trash Cans
By using trash cans, we can greatly reduce the amount of pollutants going into our ocean and beaches, and keep our neighborhoods clean and healthy. Keep litter and pollutants off the street and out of the gutters.
Household Hazardous Product
Prevent pollution at the source by reducing your use of household hazardous product. For information on alternatives to toxic cleaning products and pesticides, see Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and EPA Region V.
Storm drains are for rainwater only
Report any illegal dumping into the gutter or storm drain to 1-888 CLEAN-LA or to report a drainage problem call the City of Lynwood, Department of Public Works (310) 603-0220, ext. 287, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Butt Out!
Dropping cigarette butts in the street pollutes more than the pavement. It threatens public health by contaminating rivers, lakes, and local beaches. If you smoke, use an ashtray, and put your butt where it belongs.
Picking Up After Your Pets
Leaving pet waste on the ground soils more than the street. It spreads disease and contaminates rivers, lakes, and local beaches. So pick up after your pooch, and help curb pollution.
How Does Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Help?
Use Less. Many of our pollution problems are really problems of misplaced resources. For every item we recycle or reuse, that's one less piece of trash that can become a part of the marine debris cycle threatening people and wildlife.
Save Water, Save Money
Instead of hosing down your sidewalks, alleys and driveway, sweep and save more by not over watering your landscaped areas.
Used Oil Recycling
The City of Lynwood promotes the Used Oil-Recycling Program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that just 10% percent of do-it-yourself oil changers take their used motor oil to collection centers and get it into the recycling system.
We can all do our part. If you change your own oil, please do your part:
• After draining the old oil from your car engine, put it in a clean plastic bottle, such as a milk bottle with a lid that screws on tightly.
• Do not use paint cans and other metal containers or plastic bottles once used for bleach, cleaners, antifreeze, gasoline or solvents. The residue from these containers can contaminate the oil.
• Take your container of used motor oil to a designated collection center. In some areas, special stickers or signs will identify such centers.
• Drain oil filters completely.
The City of Lynwood Recycling Program is a grant-funded program. The funding is from the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Wasted Water
The primary function of the Wastewater Division is to operate, maintain and protect the system that collects, and disposes of the domestic and commercial wastes that are generated within the boundaries of the City of Lynwood. These tasks must be performed in a safe and cost-effective manner that protects our environment and meets federal, state and local regulations. The City helps plan for future growth by coordinating water quality monitoring and hazardous waste issues.
Wastewater Collection System
The collection system consists of sewer mains with pumping (lift) stations. Also included in the system are all the manholes and structures that provide access to the system for maintenance and the buildings that house external equipment such as control panels and alarm systems.
Collection system do's and don'ts:
Do: be aware and question changes that you may experience with the system.
Don't: flush bulky waste such as kitty litter, rags, paper towels and diapers.
Do: call your insurance company to inquire about sewer back-up protection.
Don't: pour grease down your drains.
Do: be cautious of anything flushed or poured into the sewer system.
Don't: hesitate to call with questions or concerns regarding your system.
Although there is no restriction on the amount of water one can use, however, it is economically smart to use the following water saving tips:
Some water saving tips . . . .
• Water your lawn only when it needs it. Step on your grass. If the blades do not spring back when you lift your foot, it doesn't need water. Set your sprinklers for more days in between watering. Saves 750 to 1,500 gallons a month. In times of drought, water with a water hose.
• Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your sidewalk, walkway, driveway, parking area or other paved surfaces. This saves gallons of water each time. During this once a week saves 600 gallons a month.
• While washing your car, truck, or any other type of motor vehicle, don't run the water hose. Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse at the end. This will save you as much as 150 gallons each time. For a two-car family that's up to 1,200 gallons a month.
• Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints on discovery. Saves 20 gallons a day for every leak.
• Install water-savings shower heads or flow restrictors. Saves up to and more than 800 gallons a month.
• Take shorter showers. Even a one or two minute shower reduction can save you gallons of water a month.
• Water lawns, landscape or other turf areas during the hours between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., except during the germination period for new turf areas or when necessary to test the proper operation of an irrigation system. This watering time restriction shall apply to residential, commercial, industrial properties and uses, and also to public agencies, but shall not apply to commercial nurseries, golf courses for the watering of tee and green areas and other water-dependent industries as determined by the City's Public Works Department.
• Adjust your sprinklers so that water lands on your lawn or garden where it belongs and only there. Do not allow water to run off landscaped areas onto adjoining streets, sidewalks or other paved areas due to incorrectly directed or maintained sprinklers or as a result of excessive watering.
• Use your toilet for its purpose, not as an ashtray or wastebasket. Saves 400 to 600 gallons a month.
• Capture tap water. While you wait for hot water to come down the pipes, catch the flow in a watering can to use later on hose plants or your garden, and unused drinking water, save for your plants instead of tossing down the drain. Saves 200 to 300 gallons a month.
• Run only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher. Saves 300 to 800 gallons a month.
Water Distribution
Water Utilities Division is responsible for the water production, distribution and water service maintenance. Specific duties include maintaining water quality standards, up grading equipment to meet peak and fire flow demands. Water Division maintains 7 active water wells, telemetry system , 3 million gallon reservoir, water meters, read 8,947 meters per year, take 936 water quality samples per year, pump 5,000 acre feet of water, purchase 2,000 acre feet of water, maintain fire hydrants, water valves, repair water mainlines and install brand new water mainlines, fire hydrants and valves.
For additional information, please contact Jose Molina at (310) 603-0220, ext. 300.
Water Leaks
To report water leaks or other water related emergencies after working hours, weekends and holidays, please contact the:
Service Request Desk at (310) 603-0220 Ext 207. Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. After 6:00 pm Monday to Thursday or Friday, Saturday and Sunday (310) 466-9381
Water Quality
The City of Lynwood provides to the community an annual water quality report each year. The Central Basin Municipal Water District as a service prepared the 1998 report to your water supplier. Central Basin Municipal Water District. Central Water District provides imported surface water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to 26 cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set regulations or standards that limit the amount of certain contaminants in domestic drinking water. In California, the Department of Health Services regulates drinking water quality by enforcing standards that are at least as stringent as federal EPA standards
Water Quality Report is prepared every year in March and mailed to the customers by the City. The City ascertains that your drinking water is protected from unsafe levels of chemicals and bacteria by regularly scheduled testing of the water. The Water Division collects city-wide 18 bacteria samples and five physical samples weekly by qualified City employees and send them to a certified Clinical Laboratory which is approved by the Department of Health Services. The results of these samples are sent to the Department of Health Services automatically. In addition, Central Basin Municipal Water District monitors the testing of the City's drinking water wells at intervals required by the Department of Health Services. Central Basin compiles all Water Quality data during the year and prepares the Water Quality Report on the City of Lynwood Water Quality.
For additional information, please contact: Jose Molina at 1-310-602-3022, ext. 300
Street Sweeping
City of Lynwood's streets are swept once every week. The contractor is Nationwide Environmental Services.
If you have questions as to the street-sweeping schedule, please contact the?Department of Environmental Services, Facility Maintenance Division at:
(310) 603-0220, ext.850. Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.