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Clean, safe drinking water is something we all rely on—but how much do you really know about what’s in your tap? 💧

Pure Water Matters is your trusted guide to drinking water quality in Southern California. Learn about contaminants, treatment methods, and home solutions through expert insights, visuals, and local stories. Powered by UC Cooperative Extension, the blog empowers you to protect, understand, and advocate for safe, clean water in your community.

Tap Water Day 2026: What Shapes Trust in Tap Water

May 4, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
Tap Water Day 2026: What Shapes Trust in Tap Water Tap water trust has become an increasingly central concern across the water sector, drawing attention from agencies, educators, and policymakers alike.This growing focus reflects a broader recognition: communities have consistently signaled the need for…
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Unsafe to Drink: Tackling Groundwater Nitrate Contamination and Rebuilding Trust

July 25, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Monica Palta
Groundwater nitrate contamination poses a growing threat to public health, particularly in California’s low-income and rural communities that depend on untreated well water. While nitrate is a known cause of infant methemoglobinemia, newer research links long-term exposure to cancer, thyroid disease, and…
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Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR)

February 25, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Qu es un Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR)? Un Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR, por sus siglas en ingls) es un informe anual sobre la calidad del agua que proporciona informacin sobre el agua potable suministrada por su empresa local de servicios de agua.
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