Water in California

These days, we are all pretty familiar with the topic of drinking water contamination. We know that there are potential contaminants that could be dangerous for our health. We know we deserve better. Finally, the EPA agrees. In addition to what they already do, the EPA has declared a plan to regulate a set of harmful […]

Lead in drinking water has made the news much more frequently and it hasn’t been for good reasons. Lead can have some devastating effects on the water and in the community. The one positive that comes out of all of these stories, however, is increased public awareness and the desire to protect your household’s drinking […]

With California battling some of the worst wildfires right now, it is important to be aware of the many aspects of everyday life that they will affect. Right now, we are concerned about the loss that so many residents are facing; loss of homes, loss of land and even loss of life. And while they […]

August is National Water Quality Month, so it’s a prime time to think about where our drinking water comes from and whether or not it’s free from contamination. And, although designating months to causes like this to raise awareness is a great idea, it’s important to consider water quality all year long. How do we […]

If you don’t currently own or lease your own drinking water system in your home such as reverse osmosis, you may know someone who does. If still this doesn’t relate to you, then you may know less about tap water these days than you thought. Sure, the United States has some of the best drinking […]

One of the biggest reasons residents in our area look for water filtration systems is due to the level of nitrates found in our drinking water.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently estimated that as many as 52 percent of community wells and 57 percent of domestic water wells are contaminated by a measurable amount […]

Tap water consumption is, on average, the largest daily source of fluoride exposure for people who live in areas that add fluoride to the water. Unfortunately, what has been deemed good for our teeth isn’t always good for our bodies. Avoiding consumption of fluoridated water is especially critical for infants. If you live in area which fluoridates […]

California is no stranger to wildfires but this year has seen a significant increase in wildfire incidents.  In 2013, there were 4,243 wildfires that burned almost 115,000 acres of land and already this season California has seen over 5,000 wildfires.  We are all well aware of the impact wildfires have on deforestation and property damage […]

Even though the United States has some of the best drinking water in the world, we are often reminded that it is not perfect and we shouldn’t take it for granted. Too many consumers hear that they have treated drinking water and assume that is it totally safe. Residents without home drinking water systems or […]

International tragedy could soon be felt by people here on the Western coast of the United States thanks to the arrival of radioactive ocean water heading our way. Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant explosion cause tons of devastation in their own country, but now the coastline of California could be the next place for the effects […]