A watershed is defined as an area of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas. However,… Read more Healthy Watersheds: Preventing Pollution
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What is Reuse of Wastewater for Indirect Drinking Water Use?
The scarcity of available drinking (potable) water has forced water agencies to look for innovated ways of finding new sources… Read more What is Reuse of Wastewater for Indirect Drinking Water Use?
Careers in Water Treatment and Operations
Most people in California turn their faucet on and use water for drinking, washing, cooking, and other activities with confidence… Read more Careers in Water Treatment and Operations
Lead Testing in Schools
The tap water at most California’s schools is considered safe while officials are working to ensure that older water systems… Read more Lead Testing in Schools
Is Trichloroethylene (TCE) in our Drinking Water?
Recent reports of Trichloroethylene in public water systems have been surfacing and gaining media attention. The Environmental Working Group, (EWG)… Read more Is Trichloroethylene (TCE) in our Drinking Water?
How Do You Dispose of Old Medications?
Innovative technology has helped improve many aspects in our quality of life and medical advancements are no exception. Medicine plays… Read more How Do You Dispose of Old Medications?
Water Reservoirs – Storing Water for our Communities
Have you ever wondered what that giant tank on the hill was? You are looking at a water tank reservoir… Read more Water Reservoirs – Storing Water for our Communities
Recycling Water for Groundwater Use and Drinking Water
Water is a finite resource. We cannot make more of it. The same water on earth today is the same… Read more Recycling Water for Groundwater Use and Drinking Water
What is BPA? Plastic Water Bottles and Human Health
BPA has made headlines repeatedly over the years and prompted a public outcry for more information over the topic. Many… Read more What is BPA? Plastic Water Bottles and Human Health
Can Drinking More Water Help Prevent the Flu?
There is no question about it, according to the CDC, this year has been one of the worst recent years… Read more Can Drinking More Water Help Prevent the Flu?
