Early settlements and towns were always built near a source of water. Without water humans cannot live. Accordingly, the California drought has brought on threats of limited water available to grow crops and meet the demands of our thirsty state. Contrary to history, which originally had water as the impetus in choosing a final location … More History of Drinking Water
In the United States, public drinking water is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Additional regulation is also enforced by individual states. The EPA is responsible for studying potential contaminants, also referred to as constituents, and determining whether they may be harmful to humans. According to the Safe Drinking Water Act, a contaminant … More Constituents of Emerging Concern: Monitoring for Contaminants in Drinking Water
Is tap water safe to drink? Is bottled water safer than tap water? Testing of bottled water is less frequent than tap water. The EPA regulates tap water quality. Leaching of plastic in bottled water is not tested. Bacteria growth during storage is not tested in bottled water. Municipal water agencies are required to conduct … More Is Tap Water Safe?
Several recent news stories have been focused on the topic of water quality, relating to resources coming from public water supplies. Following the crisis in Flint, an uprising from communities, celebrities and even President Barack Obama to put a stop to the toxic water supplies reaching Americans in this small town has made headlines. Regardless … More Chloramine: Maintaining Water Quality in Southern California