El Dorado County District 2 Newsletter

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) is always on call to help keep our region safe and informed. In addition to the extensive law enforcement work that the Sheriff’s Office conducts, they also offer public information, support services and community programs. Public information available concerns reporting abandoned vehicles, filing a citizen complaint, filing an online report, anonymous crime tip, drug drop off facilities and press releases. Support services provided include backgrounds, coroner, dispatch, property, records, civil, and vehicle abatement. Community programs range from STAR Volunteers and School Resource Officers to the SCHIELD Program, Explorer Program and Citizen’s Academy. In addition, Forms and Applications are available and residents are recommended to follow EDSO on Facebook for latest updates.

EDSO Mission Statement

“The mission of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is to uphold the law through the investigation and enforcement of criminal and civil law, to provide leadership and law enforcement support to allied law enforcement agencies, to deliver consistent and humane treatment to those placed in our care and custody, and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of our community and faithful to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California.”

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The El Dorado Water Agency (EDWA) was created in 1959 to ensure that residents of El Dorado County have adequate water. The EDWA maintains water systems to store, conserve, reclaim, appropriate, and import water. The agency also works with other federal, state and local agencies to prevent interference or contamination of water sources, as well as performing studies or investigations, and water sales transactions. EDWA provides a project map, newsroom and resources for residents to monitor agency activities. Residents are encouraged to contact EDWA or sign-up for the newsletter.

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The El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) is an irrigation special district under the California Irrigation District Law and serves more than 125,000 residents in El Dorado County. EID is responsible for water treatment and delivery, along with managing recreation sites and creating electricity through hydroelectric and solar generation. Part of their work is to perfect and secure water rights. EID offers several services for customers, including Start/Stop Service, Update Contact Information, Pay a Bill, Report Water Leaks and Report Running Water Waste. They also advise on sewer concerns and have tips on pools and frozen pipes. EID provides “How To” information for reading a meter, checking for a leak, adjusting water pressure or turning off water in an emergency. For general questions, EID has a portion of their website dedicated to Frequently Asked Questions.

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El Dorado County accepts certain household hazardous waste from local residents. The Environmental Management Department provides information regarding what constitutes household hazardous waste, and the proper ways of disposing the waste. On March 22nd, El Dorado County will host another household hazardous waste collection event by appointment only. To participate in the upcoming waste collection event, please contact the Environmental Management Department directly by phone at (530) 621-5300 or by email at hhw@edcgov.us to schedule an appointment.

When: March 22, 2025, from 9am to 12pm

Where:

Northside Elementary School

860 Cave Valley Road

Cool, CA 95614

Scheduled Appointment Required.

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