Consider yourself lucky if you have never experienced smelly water. Water is essential to everyday life and a foul odor to our tap water can be alarming. We can help you identify common water smells and offer solutions! Determine the Source of the Odor First, you need to try to determine where the water smell […]
Identifying and knowing how to avoid the most common drinking water contaminants in your tap water is important as a homeowner. We have worked with thousands of people to help them improve their drinking water quality and protect their family from consuming contaminants in the water that they have or potentially could face down the […]
If you’re building a new home, congratulations! This is a very exciting endeavor filled with important decisions, personalized details, and designs for the future of your family’s safe place. From planning the layout to selecting those perfect design elements, there are plenty of decisions to make. Now is the perfect time to also consider the […]
Each year, several major health organizations join forces for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week . The goal is to inform citizens and raise awareness on lead poisoning and the health effects associated with childhood exposure to lead. By working together, we can all take action and make a change. From having your child tested to […]
We know … it sounds funny to ask if you have added your water quality report to your current reading list. But, maybe you should. Water quality reports are sent out to residents and have an abundance of information, sometimes good and sometimes concerning. In either case, it is important to know what is in […]
Maybe your region is known for specific drinking water contaminants. Or, maybe you just want to protect your home from potential contaminants or leaks. Whether there is something in your water now, or you are concerned about what could be in there in the future, many consumers opt to install a drinking water filter to […]
Saving water during the summer months (or anytime) is one of the best things you can do as a member of your community. During the summer, a family’s water use increases 25-50%, typically occurring outside. Here in California, we have seen firsthand just how important water conservation is during times of drought. But, saving water […]
A water softener has many jobs – but the one question we often get is, will the water softener also purify my water? Different systems can do different things – and before you invest in a certain system or brand, a little research on their functions and capabilities is important. You want to choose the […]
There are a lot of things that you cannot control in life. Unfortunately, the quality of your well or municipality’s drinking water is one of them. From old, out-of-date water treatment plants to contaminants picked up in pipes or groundwater, your tap water is what it is. That is, if you do not have a […]
Water in California is an educational service provided by Pacific Coast Water Systems to help consumers stay informed about the water they use in their homes. It includes the latest water news and information as well as links to current water events.