Water in California

This Earth Day, the theme is Invest In Our Planet – a truly necessary and captivating idea. After all, we are ALL in this together, so why not celebrate together, too? Our planet is an amazing place, but each and every individual needs to do more to help build resilience by “protecting, managing and restoring […]

Everyone knows that you need to drink plenty of water to be healthy, but did you know that the type of water you’re consuming is also really important? There are many types of water and they can affect us differently. Staying hydrated is not always easy for everyone, but keep trying, keep drinking and keep […]

Staying hydrated has a major impact on your quality of life. But, as you get your daily water in, make sure it is free of contaminants.  And, we don’t mean by drinking bottled water.  That can become very expensive to your wallet and the environment. Get clean contaminant-free water straight from your faucet with a […]

August is National Water Quality Month. So, we at Pacific Coast Water Systems of Fullerton think it is a great time to go over what can contaminate our water and how to protect ourselves from contaminants. Not everyone in the world has fresh, clean, quality water piped right to their house. In fact, not all […]

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 […]

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 […]