Innovative technology has helped improve many aspects in our quality of life and medical advancements are no exception. Medicine plays an integral role in people’s daily life; whether taken for a one-time ailment or as a daily medication, it has truly evolved and can help maintain healthy communities. But what happens when medications need to … More How Do You Dispose of Old Medications?
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
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?
Early settlements and towns were always built near a source of water. Without water humans cannot live. Accordingly, the California drought has brought on threats of limited water available to grow crops and meet the demands of our thirsty state. Contrary to history, which originally had water as the impetus in choosing a final location … More History of Drinking Water
Evidence of chromium 6 in public water systems has been making headlines. A recent report compiled by the Environmental Working Group, a non-profit research agency, stated that higher than recommended levels of chromium 6 was found in water being delivered to two-thirds of all Americans. While this information may come across as startling, it is … More Is Chromium 6 Contaminating U.S. Public Water Systems?
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 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?
Tap Water Day is almost here and YourSoCalTapWater is getting excited! May 7th is a day to celebrate the important role that clean, safe tap water plays in our lives, here in Southern California. Started by the American Water Works Association, Tap Water Day is the last day of Drinking Water Week; another reason to … More Tap Water Day – Celebrating Southern California’s Tap Water Quality and Reliability
The saying, “April showers, brings May flowers,” may get you to start thinking about rainwater and where it goes after it falls from the sky. It is true that the springtime brings new blooms and the recently bare vegetation begin to show signs of life, giving evidence that spring has arrived. While the rain brings … More What Happens to Rainwater in Southern California?