To drink, or not to drink tap water? That is the question. If this thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone. You care about the quality and safety of your tap water, and so do we. We aim to reassure you that our tap water is of the highest quality standards, both EPA … More Let’s Get Clear on Your Water’s Quality
This month, we’d like to introduce you to the five partner agencies that work together to provide water to the Santa Ana River Watershed, which flows through San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County. Allow us to tell you a story… The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) was formed in 1968 as a joint power … More Meet the Partner Agencies of SAWPA
If you’ve been following our blogs for a while, you probably know that our partner agencies rely on both local and imported water to meet the needs of customers in our region. We are constantly looking for ways to optimize our water supply to ensure that there is water now and for generations to come. … More Let’s Talk About Cloud Seeding
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
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