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Other Water Quality Topics
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Lead and Your Drinking Water
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has been working closely with water agencies across the nation to update and improve rules concerning the amount of lead in drinking water.
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Chloramines
Using chloramines to disinfect drinking water is a common standard among utilities in the United States and around the world.
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Microcystis
Microcystis is a variety of blue-green algae that typically appears as thick green scum on the surface of nutrient-rich bodies of water.
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Chromium-6
On July 1, 2014, the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water (DDW) standard for chromium-6 took effect.
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Water Fluoridation
Since 1945, many American water systems have adjusted the amount of natural fluoride concentration of a community’s water supply to a level that is best for the prevention of dental decay. This process is known as "drinking water fluoridation".
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PFAS
Learn about EPA's established health advisories for PFOA and PFOS, two common PFAS.
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State-Certified Commercial Labs
For customers who would like to have the water within their residence tested, the State maintains a list of State-certified commercial laboratories.
If you're thinking of buying a water filter, check out general information from the State Water Resources Control Board on home water treatment devices.