Category: Is tap water safe?

What are Public Health Goals? Maximum Contaminant Levels and water regulations in California

November 30, 2017

Public Health Goals (PHG) are often mistaken as law, however they are goals set by the state as to what level a contaminant no longer poses a significant health risk. They are not regulated, but are established as a recommendation by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA). Conversely, Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) are … More What are Public Health Goals? Maximum Contaminant Levels and water regulations in California

How to Understand Your Water Quality Report

July 31, 2017

Your Water Quality Report, also called Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), contains important information about the quality of the drinking water that is delivered to your home 365 days a year. As required by law, the United States Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Act states that all public water systems notify their customers each year … More How to Understand Your Water Quality Report

Safe Drinking Water Act – How is Tap Water Regulated to Remain Safe?

June 23, 2017

America has some of the safest drinking water in the world. The United States Environmental Protection Agency protects drinking water by federal law, knows as the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The SDWA ensures measures are in place to safeguard drinking water and that they meet or exceed the water quality standards required for public … More Safe Drinking Water Act – How is Tap Water Regulated to Remain Safe?

Is Tap Water Safe for Children?

April 20, 2017

Have you ever wondered if it is safe for children to drink tap water? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, ” Drinking water in the United States is among the safest in the world.” Unlike bottled water, which is only regulated as a food by the Food and Drug Administration, tap water from public … More Is Tap Water Safe for Children?

Hard Water: Unsafe or Just a Nuisance?

February 27, 2017

Is Hard Water Unsafe? 89.3% of homes in the United States are considered to have hard water. Hard water is caused by the naturally occurring compounds of calcium and magnesium. While not dangerous, hard water can be considered a nuisance. Calcium and magnesium are crucial minerals and helpful in human health. What is Hard Water? … More Hard Water: Unsafe or Just a Nuisance?

Minimizing Agricultural and Farming Run-off into Local Watersheds

January 31, 2017

Our region has a rich history in farming and agriculture. The agriculture and farming industry continues to strive, providing food, goods and economic benefits, to people in the southland. Currently top selling crops in Riverside County include: milk, nursery stock, table grapes, lemons, hay, eggs, bell peppers, dates, carrots and grapefruit, according to the 2015 … More Minimizing Agricultural and Farming Run-off into Local Watersheds

Drinking Water: Groundwater Availability, Challenges and Solutions

November 15, 2016

In Southern California, groundwater plays a major role in providing a sustainable drinking water source for millions of people. The percentage of tap water that a person receives from groundwater supplies varies throughout the Southern California region. Some homes receive 100 percent of water from a groundwater source, while others get a blend of both … More Drinking Water: Groundwater Availability, Challenges and Solutions

Constituents of Emerging Concern: Monitoring for Contaminants in Drinking Water

August 31, 2016

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?

June 21, 2016

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?