Category: Safe Tap Water

Flow with your SoCal Tap Water into a season of gratitude

November 5, 2020

The importance of gratitude is as essential as, well … water! November marks a time of year when we traditionally pause to give thanks and reflect on what we cherish most. 2020 is redefining the word ‘essential’ and has sparked a months-long nationwide pause. Thankfully, the safe and reliable water we all depend on did not take a day off.   It is easy to forget the madness of … More Flow with your SoCal Tap Water into a season of gratitude

STAY HYDRATED ON FUN FALL ADVENTURES BY FILLING UP STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP

October 16, 2020

The water that flows from our faucets is clean, fresh and safe. From sourcing to treatment, our tap water is held to the highest standards – but unfortunately, some people still believe the misconception that bottled water is safer than tap water.  This Halloween season, don’t listen to scare tactics about tap water! We’re taking … More STAY HYDRATED ON FUN FALL ADVENTURES BY FILLING UP STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP

Re-opening Businesses Requires a Thorough Flush of the Pipes

June 23, 2020

As businesses in California begin to open again after several weeks of closure, there are many tasks that need to be accomplished in order to open to the public safely. One such crucial task is flushing all of the building’s water systems to ensure optimal safe water quality. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) website … More Re-opening Businesses Requires a Thorough Flush of the Pipes

Warm Up with Tap Water

January 29, 2020

It may be cool outside, but drinking water is just as important during winter months as it is during the summer. Our bodies are made up of 70% water and hydration is critical year-round to maintain healthy bodily function. The air is drier during colder weather and we do not receive as much moisture. Indoor … More Warm Up with Tap Water

PFAS and Drinking Water Quality

October 22, 2019

Did you know that your water agency tests and treats water thousands of time per year to ensure it meets some of the highest water-quality standards in the world before it reaches your tap? In fact, the quality of your water is governed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Act, which … More PFAS and Drinking Water Quality

Drinking Water Quality Standards in the United States

September 27, 2019

When you pour some cool tap water into a glass on a warm fall afternoon, enjoy a shower after a long day of work or throw a load of clothes in your washing machine, chances are that you are not thinking about the quality of your water. And that’s the goal. Teams of highly skilled … More Drinking Water Quality Standards in the United States

Make Water Part of your Earthquake Preparedness Plan

July 30, 2019

Earthquakes are a reality for over 39 million residents living in California. While the state is known for its beautiful beaches, glamorous Hollywood scene and nature, it’s difficult to think about California and not make the connection with earthquakes. With the recent quakes, many Californians are reminded of this eminent reality, but are they prepared? … More Make Water Part of your Earthquake Preparedness Plan

Proactive and Voluntary Water Quality Testing: Emerging Constituents Program Task Force

June 18, 2019

A task force encourages collaboration among multiple agencies to tackle challenges in a cooperative manner. The Santa Ana Watershed Project Association (SAWPA) facilitates several task forces in order to take on complex matters that are more effectively handled collectively. In 2008, SAWPA organized the Emerging Constituents Task Force in an effort to work with the … More Proactive and Voluntary Water Quality Testing: Emerging Constituents Program Task Force

World Water Day 2019: Leaving No One Behind

March 21, 2019

Imagine waking up in the morning and having no way to brush your teeth, take a shower, or use the bathroom. You go into the kitchen and you have no water to cook with, wash dishes, or even to drink. Over two billion people in the world live without access to a safely managed drinking … More World Water Day 2019: Leaving No One Behind