Water in California

Money Smart Week is all about encouraging consumers to make the best decisions on important products they need to sustain their life for the best price. Saving money is important to all of us who need to be money smart all year long, not just April 20-27. Our drinking water systems can provide pure, quality […]

Did you know that the 6th leading cause of death, at least in the United States, is due to medication-related safety?  Not many people would answer yes to this question.  To help improve awareness of the issue and reduce risk, the Women’s Heart Foundation has sponsored a Medication Safety Week, this year running from April […]

When we are tired, we often blame it on the environment around us. We don’t think (or maybe want) to look to ourselves as the reason that we are so tired. We blame it on having to work late, attend our children’s sporting events, or a busy day at work. Many times, fatigue can be […]

With a resource as important and vital to the survival of humanity, groundwater should be valued and protected. But as we protect our groundwater, we also should protect our families from the water itself. National Groundwater Awareness Week will take place from March 10-16 and puts the spotlight on this vital natural resource. Without it, […]

Most of us drink water to stay healthy. We are constantly hearing about how good water is for our skin and health, but what experts seem to be leaving out is just how important the quality of our drinking water is too. Contaminated drinking water is present all around us and could actually be making […]

Often, we hear about California’s water issues, or the Southwest’s water issues, but when was the last time you heard anything specific to your town or neighborhood? We often generalize water problems, but it’s not until they hit our own kitchen sink that we actually care enough to make a change, or even learn more […]

Between the cookies and cocktails, there’s a good chance that most people will pack on the pounds this holiday season. In fact, according to one health expert, North Americans will gain 2-3 pounds on average this holiday season alone. Drinking water is essential for weight loss, so this holiday season, drinking water may help you […]

When it comes to drinking water, most people agree that drinking an adequate amount of it is essential for good health.  But how do you know that your water is safe to drink and even when someone else says that it’s safe, how do you know that they are right?  Fortunately for the consumer, there […]

It’s a well-known fact that drinking water, and copious amounts of it, is essential to good health.  But, it’s just as important to your body’s health where that water comes from.  The health of our environment also depends on how that water gets to you and into your body. According to National Geographic, Americans currently […]

Children’s bodies may be smaller than adults, but that doesn’t mean they need any less water. Water is in fact one of the most important nutrients for children. Often times when we read tips for nutrition for our children, they leave out important information about the intake of healthy fluids. According to medical experts, water […]