Childhood obesity has become a major epidemic in this country in the last few decades. Drinking water is one way to fight this major battle that all Americans should join against. While it may be the end-all of this serious issue, it is one way to promote healthy decisions and to teach our youth about […]
Safe drinking water is necessary for survival. We know that. But have you ever thought about its other uses? Take a moment to ponder this! Much of our day involves this natural resource. Washing our hands, taking a shower, cleaning our house, washing our clothes and dishes. Since water is a major part of our […]
Americans all around the country struggle on a daily basis with their health and weight loss. We diet, exercise here and there, and struggle to make healthy choices with food and drinks. One simple addition to your daily routine could have you losing weight faster and improving heart health. Drinking water is essential and most […]
As April brings us National Youth Sports Safety Month and our kids are playing various sports around the area, we want to remind you that drinking plenty of water is important when doing physical activity. We need to instill healthy drinking habits in our little athletes and teach them how to properly rehydrate themselves during […]
Unless you’re a scientist, you probably studied the periodic table in high school science class and then promptly forgot all about it, focusing instead on other things that you thought were more relevant to your daily life. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, however, one semi-metal element on that periodic table might affect your daily […]
March is National Nutrition Month and is the perfect time for families all over the country to start making better decisions when it comes to their health and their diets. When we improve our food choices, beverage choices, and eating habits, we will begin to feel better. The key to becoming more healthy and making […]
Company is coming! How often have you heard that this time of year? Maybe the kids are coming home from college and bringing some friends, your in-laws are coming and want to spend the week spoiling the grandchildren, or you’re just having some friends over for an evening holiday party. Whoever is coming, and whatever […]
With the growing number of media reports about contamination or impurities in the drinking water through homes across America, many consumers are concerned. When residents ask for cleaner water they are reassured by being told the water satisfied the Safe Drinking Water Act. Unfortunately, the drinking water in 42 states contains 141 unregulated contaminants, according […]
Pennsylvania, Wyoming, and Colorado have been in the national news a lot with water problems resulting from gas and oil companies using a drilling process called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Did you know we here in California are also using, and have been using, fracking for a long time, too? While industry leaders claim that […]
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.