Is Tap Water Safe?
Is tap water safe to drink in Southern California? Is bottled water safer than tap water? Following recent reports of nationwide scandals involving water quality, Americans continue to question the...
View ArticleConstituents of Emerging Concern: Monitoring for Contaminants in Drinking Water
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...
View ArticleInland Empire Brine Line
The Inland Empire Brine Line is an integral part in the protection of drinking water resources within the Santa Ana River Watershed. The Watershed covers an area of 77 miles, starting in the San...
View ArticleHidden in a Hill – Perris Hill Reservoir
First built in 1949 to provide water to Community Hospital of San Bernardino, the Perris Hill Reservoir serves as drinking water storage for the people in the City of San Bernardino. This hidden...
View ArticleWhat is BPA? Plastic Water Bottles and Human Health
BPA has made headlines repeatedly over the years and prompted a public outcry for more information over the topic. Many people have called for its ban and expressed concerns over the presence of BPA in...
View ArticleCareers in Water Treatment and Operations
Most people in California turn their faucet on and use water for drinking, washing, cooking, and other activities with confidence that the water they are using is safe. The institutions that provide...
View ArticleRe-opening Businesses Requires a Thorough Flush of the Pipes
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...
View ArticleSTAY HYDRATED ON FUN FALL ADVENTURES BY FILLING UP STRAIGHT FROM THE TAP
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...
View ArticleFlow with your SoCal Tap Water into a season of gratitude
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...
View ArticleSnow in the know about your H2O
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” What if we applied that same perspective to all of the vital resources that make their way to us for use every day? Before running water rushes through our...
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