Dear reader, February is here, and you know what that means – love is in the air! But this time, it’s not about chocolates and roses; it’s about falling head over heels for something essential—clean and dependable tap water. Your SoCal Tap Water crew is playing Cupid, helping you discover a relationship that’s not only … More I Want A Tap Water Kind Of Love
The start of a new year calls for a new perspective of water, one that increases your trust in tap. Our member agencies at Your SoCal Tap Water prioritize clean and safe water this year, just like they did last year (and every year before that!) Tap water provides a variety of benefits, and it … More New year, new me! Tap water resolutions to kick off 2024
We may not see many White Christmases (sorry Bing Crosby) here in Southern California, but we can still be walking in a winter waterland, all thanks to snowmelt. Accumulated winter snow, called snowpack, becomes a major source of drinking water for us Southern Californians. For us, most of our snowmelt-provided water comes from the Sierra … More A Winter Waterland
The average household wastes 10,000 gallons of water every year according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A leak means water is gradually, and sometimes slowly, being lost from a system (toilet, sprinkler line, faucet, etc.,), and whether it’s a drip or a geyser, the gallons add up. The impacts on your home are serious, and … More Your water is running. You better go catch it.
A variety of chemicals have the ability to impact the quality and safety of our drinking water. Some are more obvious than others such as, lead, nitrate, chlorine, etc. All of these chemicals are well known contaminants that water workers strive to prevent. However, there are other chemicals to be aware of like per- and … More Our Fight Against the “Forever Chemicals”
Every element on Earth has a starting point, its origin. Whether water is traveling by rain or snow, it experiences a unique journey around the world. When trying to understand the process of how water reaches our faucets and its cleanliness, it is important to understand that the process can vary from state to state, … More The Cycle of Your Water
It’s no secret that water is essential to our existence and critical for the human body. Hydration allows the body to perform properly. An important part of water consumption is where it comes from and the sustainability of how it’s packaged. Let’s explore the advantages of using tap water in a refillable container when compared … More Tap into your health: tap water for the win
It comes naturally – all it takes is a tap of the faucet handle for a cool drink, a press of a button for a fresh wash of clothes or a turn of the handle for a morning shower. Thankfully, you can always count on safe and reliable water from SAWPA and our partners. While … More The journey your tap water takes
The branded bottled water industry aims to entice consumers to reach for the bottle through its marketing of quality, taste and health advantages. But did you know that bottled water can’t measure up to the quality of tap water? Read on to discover the truth about your tap water – and why it’s better than … More Better than bottled: five reasons to drink tap