Water Quality (CCR)
Annual Drinking Water Quality "Consumer Confidence" Report
Drinking water supplies are treated to comply with Federal and State standards in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the State of California's Water Resources Control Board requirements.
Year after year, the District confirms that it meets or exceeds water quality standards in an Annual Consumer Confidence Report, also known as the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.
The prior year's results are released annually by July 1st.
Here are the most current reports:
Steps the District Takes to Ensure That the Water You Drink Meets Requirements
STEP 1:Â Â We begin with a high-quality water supply.
STEP 2:Â Â We treat the water with a variety of filtration processes.
STEP 3:Â Â We add trace amounts of chlorine to disinfect the water as it travels through the water system.
STEP 4:Â Â We test the water. Samples from locations throughout the District are analyzed each day in our own laboratory or by independent state-certified labs. Additional testing is conducted each week for bacterial contamination. Results of these and other tests are reported regularly to state authorities. The tests use ultra sensitive measuring equipment and are highly accurate.
The District employs state-certified water treatment professionals who combine round-the-clock monitoring with extensive analysis to ensure compliance with all State and Federal water quality standards. For more information on Water Quality, please contact Chad Hurshman, Water Treatment and Production Superintendent.
Steps You Can Take To Protect Drinking Water Sources
• Eliminate excess use of lawn and garden fertilizers and pesticides – they contain hazardous chemicals that can reach your drinking water source.
• Pick up after your pets.
• If you have your own septic system, properly maintain your system to reduce leaching to water sources or consider connecting to a public water system.
• Dispose of chemicals properly; take used motor oil and other hazardous waste to a recycling center.
• Volunteer in neighborhood and watershed clean-up efforts for your community.
• Contribute to organized reminders to residents that storm drains dump directly into your local water body.
