Water Quality FAQs
- What should I know about Cal Water’s lab?
- Why does my water appear milky or cloudy?
- What causes the spots on my dishes?
- Should I buy a water softener?
- Should I buy a home filtration unit?
- What should I do if my coffee has an oily appearance?
- What causes taste and odor issues?
- What causes some water to be discolored?
- Is bottled water higher quality than tap water?
- Why does water need to be disinfected?
- Why is there dirt or sand in my water?
- Why does Cal Water sometimes flush water from pipes?
- What causes hard water?
- What are trihalomethanes?
- Why is drinking water chlorinated/chloraminated?
- Is there a regulatory standard for chlorine or chloramine in drinking water?
- What are the California Division of Drinking Water and EPA doing to look at the issue of THMs in drinking water?