Fats, Oils and Grease: Bad for More than Just Your Body

When you hear fats, oils and grease (FOG), your sewer probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. In reality, these substances do to your pipes what they do to arteries. Over time, pouring fats, oils and grease down the drain coats your home pipes, the sewer lines and it builds up. As FOG … More Fats, Oils and Grease: Bad for More than Just Your Body

World Water Day 2019: Leaving No One Behind

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

Recycling Water for Groundwater Use and Drinking Water

Water is a finite resource. We cannot make more of it. The same water on earth today is the same water that was here during the times that dinosaurs roamed. Southern California’s dry climate with little rainfall requires the need for a sustainable and secure supply for water. With record breaking dry periods, such as … More Recycling Water for Groundwater Use and Drinking Water

How Do Cities Use Water?

Cities rely on water resources to provide services to their residents that can go unnoticed. When we think about water in our daily lives we often think about drinking water, taking a shower, brushing our teeth or watering the lawn. Water is necessary for survival, hygiene and to maintain our yards, but cities also utilize … More How Do Cities Use Water?