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
Category: Is tap water safe?
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
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
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
New Year, New You: Benefits of Drinking Water
Make a New Year’s resolution to drink more water. We are quickly approaching the time of year where we look… Read more New Year, New You: Benefits of Drinking Water
What are Public Health Goals? Maximum Contaminant Levels and water regulations in California
Public Health Goals (PHG) are often mistaken as law, however they are goals set by the state as to what… Read more What are Public Health Goals? Maximum Contaminant Levels and water regulations in California
How to Understand Your Water Quality Report
Your Water Quality Report, also called Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), contains important information about the quality of the drinking water… Read more How to Understand Your Water Quality Report
Safe Drinking Water Act – How is Tap Water Regulated to Remain Safe?
America has some of the safest drinking water in the world. The United States Environmental Protection Agency protects drinking water… Read more Safe Drinking Water Act – How is Tap Water Regulated to Remain Safe?
Is Tap Water Safe for Children?
Have you ever wondered if it is safe for children to drink tap water? According to the American Academy of… Read more Is Tap Water Safe for Children?
Hard Water: Unsafe or Just a Nuisance?
Is Hard Water Unsafe? 89.3% of homes in the United States are considered to have hard water. Hard water is… Read more Hard Water: Unsafe or Just a Nuisance?
