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Though water professionals do different jobs for our water, all come together to serve a greater purpose. Deliver high-quality water and increase the regional water supply. 💧
Explore the water workforce behind your tap.
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ALT A man and women looking at plants in a wetland with a water cup and faucet icon.
Water is a daily essential: from filling a cup of coffee to cooking and cleaning. ☕️💦
It’s a resource that needs TLC every day. On #ImagineADayWithoutWater, think about why it’s valuable to you.
Learn more: yoursocaltapwater.org
Water professionals aren’t only cleaning drinking water, their actively solving water issues. 💦
During #WaterProfessionalsAppreciationWeek, let’s celebrate their dedication and hard work within the complex system that we rely on.
Explore more: yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/1…
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Each sip of high-quality tap water is made possible by a dedicated team of water professionals. 💦
Engineers are building infrastructure to treat water, planners are finding solutions to water issues and operators are testing your water.
Learn more: yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/1…
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Protecting local water sources means higher quality drinking water. 🚰
We’re spotlighting #SourceWaterProtectionWeek with the @awwa, to remind you about the collective effort it takes to keep water sources clean.
Get involved 👉 awwa.org/communications-and-…
#WaterSourceProtection
ALT Water at the base of a concrete dam with a blue icon of a hand holding a clean water droplet.
Raindrops are repurposed in Southern California. ☔
We capture stormwater, store it in recharge basins, let it filter into groundwater, treat it, and deliver it to your tap for drinking. 🚰
Learn more 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/0…
#Stormwater #WaterSupply #SoCal #StormwaterToTap
It takes one acre-foot of recharged stormwater to provide 325,900 gallons of water. 💧
Local agencies recharge thousands each year, ensuring clean drinking water now and ahead.
Learn more 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/0…
#StormwaterCapture #WaterSupply #StormwaterToTap
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Southern California’s water system depends on stormwater recharge to grow our supply. ⚙️💧
More supply = more drinking water on tap 24/7.
Our latest blog breaks down how stormwater recharge works 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/0…
#StormwaterCapture #WaterSupply #StormwaterToTap
Nearly half of tap water comes from local groundwater sources in California. 💧
During #ProtectYourGroundwaterDay, help protect groundwater by properly disposing hazardous household items. ⚠️
Learn about your water 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org
#WaterSupply #ProtectGroundwater
Hello, I’m tap water. 👋💧
I’m treated around the clock by water professionals to ensure every drop is safe, clean and ready to sip.
You can learn more about me with at-home devices and by reading your local agency’s water quality report.
🔗 yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/0…
🎶 It’s the most wonderful time of the year…#WorldWaterWeek! Water experts come together to:
💧 Solve water challenges
💧 Preserve the water supply
💧 Adopt systems to enhance water security
It’s an important time for water’s future; one you can be part of with us.
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We know it’s important for you to understand your tap water, like:
➡️ What is in it?
➡️ How is it treated?
➡️ How does it get to me?
There’s a lot more to learn about your tap water and we’re here to help.
Tap to more 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org
#DrinkTap #SafeTapWater
Drinking tap water isn’t a science experiment. But water experts use science to carefully treat it.
Understanding how and why your tap water is safe for drinking is key to sipping with confidence.
Thirsty to learn more? 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/0…
#WaterTreatment #SafeTapWater
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Protecting our water resources and maintaining access to clean, safe drinking water sums up our favorite month: #NationalWaterQualityMonth 💧
Water is essential to life and is a resource we need to care for together.
🔗 nationalwaterqualitymonth.or…
#WaterQuality #TapWater
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ALT Close up of reverse osmosis pipes for water treatment
ALT Close up of reverse osmosis pipes for water treatment
Our water meets specific standards like public health goals and maximum contaminant levels to ensure we deliver high-quality tap water.
We dive into what these are and what they do for your tap! 💧
Read more 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org/?p=415…
#HighQualityTap
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Curious about the difference between public health goals and maximum contaminant levels? One’s a recommendation and the other is the law.
Both help achieve high-quality tap water.
Learn the breakdown 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org/?p=415…
#TapWaterQuality #PublicHealthGoals #WaterOnTap
Every sip of tap water goes through:
🧪 Testing
🚰 Treatment
📝 Strict state and federal standards
⚙️ Innovative water operations
Learn more about what we do 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org
#TapWaterQuality #WaterOnTap #SoCal
Public health goals and maximum contaminant levels are terms that may sound complex. We’re sharing what they mean for you and your water in our latest blog. 💧
yoursocaltapwater.org/?p=415…
#TapWaterQuality #PublicHealthGoals #WaterOnTap
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TL;DR: Southern California’s water future depends on reusing and recycling water. 💧♻️
These efforts keep water available now and for the future. ✨
Take a deeper look: yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/0…
#WaterReuse #WaterSupply
Our member agencies use extensive treatment processes that meet state and federal regulations, making recycled water safe for drinking and more. 💦
Learn about the project and infrastructure doing the magic of recycling water.
Read our blog 👉 yoursocaltapwater.org/2026/0…