Water in California

Millions of people today are taken up with their appearance. Plastic surgeons are making a mint off people that simply want a face lift, chin tuck, nose job, double chin removal, and many other cosmetic changes. Drinking more water can’t solve these problems but it can drastically improve the appearance of the skin as well […]

Since the huge earthquake and tsunami in Japan we have all become ultra aware of what is in the air we breathe, what is in the food we eat, and now what is in the water we drink. Currently if people go to the grocery store to buy fish they are asking to see if […]

Did you know that the amoeba that we all studied in middle school is being found in water supplies in the United States? Most people aren’t aware of this and most of us are too busy to wonder what might be in the water we are drinking – Too busy until we are sick, and […]

We always heard it straight from the dentist. Fluoride is important for your health, and its fine to have some in your drinking water. While it may have been credited for lowering cavities and tooth decay, a new report is showing that too much fluoride can actually cause spots on kids’ teeth. The report, mentioned […]

Residents of California who have watched the movie Erin Brockovich are familiar with the words Hinkley and hexavalent chromium. They may know that when ingested or inhaled, it can cause serious health effects, and plague the drinking water of their community. But whether or not they know for sure if it is found in their […]

Lead is a great and abundant resource with many important uses including batteries and x-rays. However, its use in plumbing pipes has caused health concerns for decades. We need to avoid ingesting lead to avoid severe health consequences, yet too many households have lead in their drinking water. Lead, a bluish-white lustrous metal, it is […]

Do you know what’s in your municipality’s water? If not, do you know how to find out? Every year, every public water service is required by law to file a report called a Water Quality Report and make it available to the public. If you do not receive this document in the mail, you will […]

Ok, so you have your new prescription drug from the doctor, or you have a headache and need some ibuprofen. You get your pills out and grab a glass of water to help you swallow it down. Either way, you know what you are taking and you know the effects it will have on your […]