Your SoCal Tap Water member agencies know you have probably heard the benefits of limiting plastic use for our planet and our bodies. Bonus points if you’ve taken steps to reduce usage in the past few years! However, you may not have heard that there are different forms of harmful plastic, including one you may … More Microplastics, so small yet so impactful to our water
Dear reader, February is here, and you know what that means – love is in the air! But this time, it’s not about chocolates and roses; it’s about falling head over heels for something essential—clean and dependable tap water. Your SoCal Tap Water crew is playing Cupid, helping you discover a relationship that’s not only … More I Want A Tap Water Kind Of Love
The start of a new year calls for a new perspective of water, one that increases your trust in tap. Our member agencies at Your SoCal Tap Water prioritize clean and safe water this year, just like they did last year (and every year before that!) Tap water provides a variety of benefits, and it … More New year, new me! Tap water resolutions to kick off 2024
We may not see many White Christmases (sorry Bing Crosby) here in Southern California, but we can still be walking in a winter waterland, all thanks to snowmelt. Accumulated winter snow, called snowpack, becomes a major source of drinking water for us Southern Californians. For us, most of our snowmelt-provided water comes from the Sierra … More A Winter Waterland
In the spirit of being thankful, let’s take a moment to recognize the silent hero of your Thanksgiving dinner. Water. That’s right, football and turkey may have been the stars of the show in previous years, but now it’s time to recognize the real glue that holds this day together. Water plays a critical role … More Be Thankful for Thy Tap
There is nothing spooky or mysterious about our tap water, so consider it your default source for all of your water needs. No tricks here, just the treats of safe, dependable, life-sustaining water. During this Halloween season, the only thing SAWPA and its partner agencies are brewing is an avenue to continue delivering reliable tap … More Witch way to thirst quenching tap water?
It can be easy to overlook the simplicity and ease of accessing clean and reliable tap water. I mean, just take a moment to think about all of the things you’ve done so far today. A warm cup of tea to start your morning, running a load of laundry during a break in your day … More Put your trust in tap: Why you can trust Your SoCal Tap Water
Typically, when temperatures rise during the summertime, so does our outdoor water usage and, in turn, our water bills. If we’re being honest, this season is when we need to pay the most attention to our water usage, and be thoughtful about where our water goes. Why? No one likes a bigger bill, and California’s … More School is out, summer is in: water saving mode activated
Your water agency rigorously and regularly tests the water it delivers to your home or business, and because we know exactly what is in your water, we can confidently say that regional tap water is a great, convenient, and cost-effective choice to drink every day. The details of each water agency’s unique chemical water makeup … More Understanding Your Water Quality
The State of California was expecting a triple La Niña winter this year which would have resulted in an extremely dry winter, an unfortunate forecast given the State’s historic drought conditions in 2022. Surprisingly and counter to predictions, California has had a remarkably wet winter with enough rainfall to curtail the drought and its water … More From Dry Seasons to Wet Winters: Why Does it Matter?
When some of us are asked to reimagine our landscape with drought resistant plants, an unappealing vision of dirt, rocks, too many cacti and succulents, often comes to mind. But your landscape does not have to be composed solely of cacti and succulents. Southern California is fortunate that a broad range of plants thrive here … More Droughts and No Water, Oh My! Let’s Change Our Landscape Together
The average household wastes 10,000 gallons of water every year according to the Environmental Protection Agency. A leak means water is gradually, and sometimes slowly, being lost from a system (toilet, sprinkler line, faucet, etc.,), and whether it’s a drip or a geyser, the gallons add up. The impacts on your home are serious, and … More Your water is running. You better go catch it.
A variety of chemicals have the ability to impact the quality and safety of our drinking water. Some are more obvious than others such as, lead, nitrate, chlorine, etc. All of these chemicals are well known contaminants that water workers strive to prevent. However, there are other chemicals to be aware of like per- and … More Our Fight Against the “Forever Chemicals”
Every element on Earth has a starting point, its origin. Whether water is traveling by rain or snow, it experiences a unique journey around the world. When trying to understand the process of how water reaches our faucets and its cleanliness, it is important to understand that the process can vary from state to state, … More The Cycle of Your Water
It’s no secret that water is essential to our existence and critical for the human body. Hydration allows the body to perform properly. An important part of water consumption is where it comes from and the sustainability of how it’s packaged. Let’s explore the advantages of using tap water in a refillable container when compared … More Tap into your health: tap water for the win
It comes naturally – all it takes is a tap of the faucet handle for a cool drink, a press of a button for a fresh wash of clothes or a turn of the handle for a morning shower. Thankfully, you can always count on safe and reliable water from SAWPA and our partners. While … More The journey your tap water takes
The branded bottled water industry aims to entice consumers to reach for the bottle through its marketing of quality, taste and health advantages. But did you know that bottled water can’t measure up to the quality of tap water? Read on to discover the truth about your tap water – and why it’s better than … More Better than bottled: five reasons to drink tap
While we all hope the best days are ahead, making an emergency plan for unexpected disasters is a proactive way to protect those you love. Whether it is an evacuation, flood, earthquake, wildfire, power outage, financial or health event, water is a critical daily need for humans and pets. Storing drinking water in your home … More Get prepared – store drinking water in your emergency kit
August is both National Water Quality Month and the start of fall wildfire season. Although the easiest connection to make between water and fire is that water extinguishes flames, when it comes to our water delivery systems, the two actually have a much more complicated relationship. In more recent years, the EPA has turned its … More California Wildfires and Water: Tied Together in a Destructive Harmony
As Californians faced the driest January-March period in the state’s recorded history this year, new research shows the drought is more serious than experts thought. The current drought is the driest period in southwestern North America in the last 1,200 years, making it a ‘megadrought,’ according to a 2022 study conducted by UCLA, NASA and … More When in drought, step up water-saving efforts
Get ready to save money on your water bill and feel good about making your home as water efficient as it can be. During this time of drought, every drop counts! Did you know that the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its member agencies offer a variety of water saving resources and … More Reduce your Water Bill with Rebates and Programs
Water makes its way through rivers, reservoirs, groundwater recharge basins and a labyrinth of water infrastructure before it reaches our homes and is ready for us to simply turn on the tap. From sourcing to treatment, the clean, safe tap water that flows straight to the tap is held to the highest standards. The Santa … More Demystifying Water Infrastructure Q&A
With spring now in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to include kids in the quest to be water-wise as we water our gardens, wash our pets and play in the sprinklers. Changing a few simple habits can have a significant impact on water consumption. Teaching children to embrace water-wise behavior at a young age … More Spring into new water habits with kids
Did you know that the water that flows straight to your tap is safe, environmentally-friendly and cheaper than bottled water? The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and its water-wise regional partners deliver high-quality and safe water to you 24/7 for all your daily uses. From gulping down an ice-cold cup of tap water after … More Trust in Tap
Southern California is home to some of the world’s most beautiful plant varieties. Just take a walk down your neighborhood street to explore an eye-candy feast of enchanting flowers, succulents, shrubs and fruit trees. The diverse SoCal ecosystem supplies no shortage of lush landscape options to imagine in your own backyard. According to the Environmental … More We Love Water-Wise Landscapes
This new year, refresh your water-saving knowledge and create your most water-efficient home yet. As Californians, we know that every raindrop, snowflake and turn of the faucet counts. This month, we’re focusing on empowering you to save water by learning simple at-home hacks and low-priced products to help save this precious resource. Discover how to master your water meter and tap into water-saving accessories to trim usage and prevent waste. Dive into 2022 with empowered resolutions focused on conservation! Water meter mastery If you have running water, you have … More Empower Your H2O 22
This month, we sat down with the Orange County Water District’s (OCWD) Board Director Bruce Whitaker for a Q&A about regional efforts to mitigate drought, the use of reclaimed water and what the future holds for Southern California’s water infrastructure. Whitaker is also SAWPA’s Vice Chair/Commissioner, serves on the One Watershed One Water (OWOW) Steering Committee and is the Mayor of Fullerton, California. … More Investing in a route out of drought Q&A
Water efficiency is no longer a wish-list item or an afterthought – it is a reality that Californians must face together. On Oct. 19, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency for the entire state of California, as water saving efforts continue to fall short of the state’s voluntary targets. We all must find ways to step up water use efficiency efforts in our daily lives by … More Building a Daily Foundation of Conservation
This Halloween season we are tapping into the truth about tap versus bottled water. Water scare tactics are being used to sway the public into buying bottled water, but they simply aren’t true. Don’t let these tap water scare tactics spook you from making use of the high-quality, safe and clean H2O available straight from your faucet. Let’s debunk the myths about tap water safety – tap water is actually held to much … More Tap Water Scare Tactics
Whether it’s an earthquake, wildfire or other disaster, Southern California households know that emergency situations can arise without warning. It’s always important to be ready – and what could be more vital than access to drinking water? While our communities may go for many years without a disruption in potable water service, every household should … More Get prepared and stay prepared with an emergency drinking water supply
What better month to tap into specifics about the quality of your drinking water than August, which is National Water Quality Month? SoCal residents and businesses alike can always feel confident about the quality of their water, because their tap water is always fresh, clean and readily available. That’s the objective of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and our member agencies. Let’s take a deep dive into what it … More Cheers to National Water Quality Month
🎶 Summertime and the livin’ is easy! Fish are jumping and the water bill is high! 🎶 Who doesn’t love summertime in Southern California? If we had to take a guess, we would say your water meter. SoCal summers bring us sunbathing at the beach, surfing swells, lazily lounging poolside and soaking in loads of sunshine. Nevertheless, the … More Dive into Drought-proof Life Hacks This Summer
Here’s a water truth that likely doesn’t swim across your mind too often: The water we use for all our daily needs and activities is the water that has always been on our planet. From rain, rivers, oceans, lakes, springs and aquifers – the water that Earth has given us is the water we will always have. Water resource planners, engineers and specialists have tapped into … More The Water (Re)cycle
The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and our water agency partners ensure that accessing safe, reliable H2O is as easy as a turn of the tap. High-quality, potable water (drinking water) is always available to your home or business at any time you need it. Whether you are turning on your shower for a … More Your water: From source to tap
Spring is here. The sun is shining, and flowers are in bloom. Best of all, the warmth of the season is melting the snow on the mountains, signaling the start of a journey for a portion of your tap water supply to reach your faucet. Think about it…each drink of water you take comes from … More Your Water’s Journey