Water Division

The Water Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the city's water system and services over 14,300 connections to most of South Gate. The system includes:

  • 4.2 million-gallon underground reservoir
  • 5 surface tanks with 9.5 million gallons of storage
  • 8 active wells
  • 135 miles of distribution pipeline

JULY 28, 2025- UPDATE ON WATER QUALITY MONITIORING(PDF, 4MB)

Lead and Copper Inventory

The US EPA has a Lead and Copper Rule that aims to reduce exposure to lead and copper from drinking water service lines constructed on private property. This requires the City to conduct an inventory of all the private plumbing systems to document the material of the underground water pipeline connecting to the City’s water meter, as Lead, Non-lead (copper, plastic, etc.) or Galvanized. Note that this is the underground pipeline located between the City’s water meter and your building facility/house. The City contracted with Golden Meters Service Inc. (GMS) to conduct and submit the material inventory to the State Water Resource Control Board. For more information, please click on the link.(PDF, 603KB)

Contact Information

For information on utility service or payments, call 323-563-9586. To report a leak or request a repair, call 323-563-5790. Residents in the Hollydale area of South Gate are served by Golden State Water Company and must call 800-999-4033.

Please report water emergencies immediately(PDF, 2MB)
Hydrant flushing(PDF, 855KB)

Reports


Staff Directory

4244 Santa Ana Street
South Gate, CA 90280

323-563-5790

Staff Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Ananda, Ana Consultant/Water Engineer Email 323-563-5769
Bonilla, January Secretary (Water Division) Email 323-563-5790
Castillo, Chris Water Division Manager Email 323-563-5779
Cortez, Oscar Water Leadworker Email 323-357-9654
Dhayer, Dan Water System Lead Operator Email 323-357-9653
Hernandez, Ramiro Water Operations Foreman Email 323-563-5796
Munoz, Oscar Water Distribution Foreman Email 323-357-5803