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New! Point of Entry Project Dashboard

Point of Entry Project data is now available to view through our new interactive dashboard. Water quality monitoring and filtration performance data have been collected since the project began in 2019. The dashboard will be frequently updated as new data becomes available.

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Point of Entry Project

The Imperial County Environmental Health Division (EHD), in collaboration with our partners, are proud to continue the successful Point of Entry (POE) project for Imperial Valley residents to improve access to safer water. The POE system, a comprehensive solution for water filtration and disinfection, treats all water entering a home. Income qualifying residents who depend on untreated water may be eligible to receive a POE system installed and maintained at no cost during the project. This initiative has evolved beyond its pilot phase and demonstrates a commitment to safer water for our community.

To date, this program has achieved the following milestones:

  • Successfully installed a total of 46 POE systems across all program phases.
  • Conducted over 800 site visits and water quality samples.
  • Treated over 4.3 million gallons of water across all program phases.
  • Over 74% turbidity removal on average across all program phases.

Hundreds of Imperial Valley residents rely on the untreated water that comes into homes from the canal system maintained by IID. This water is likely to contain high bacteria counts and possible contaminants. To improve the water quality in these homes the POE project is committed to improving you water from harmful bacteria and contaminants.

Please contact our office at (442) 265-1888, or email us at ICPHD-POEProgram@co.imperial.ca.us

Point of Entry Manual

Imperial County Cistern Resources

 

Application
The application can be completed at DEH’s office or online. If accepted into the project, a meeting between DEH staff and the applicant will be required for approval
Property Evaluation
DEH and an approved vendor will require exterior access to evaluate the property’s water system needs and existing water quality

Installation
The vendor will install a POE system based on the needs of the property. Once installed, equipment testing will be performed.

Maintenance
The approved vendor will monitor and maintain the POE system for 24 months. This will include replacement of equipment (as needed) and routine water quality testing.
Last modified 06/17/2024 at 3:01 PM