California’s municipally-sourced tap water is generally very safe to drink, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t trust yourself. There are a couple reasons why even the most meticulously processed and filtered water may seem unclean to you. Water may even become contaminated after it’s processed, while it’s moving … [Read more...]
Why Does My Water Smell Funny?
You’ve probably heard about how safe and clean Los Angeles tap water is by now. You know that the state meticulously processes and treats all the water in its municipal supply system. You might be familiar with the 2017 water quality report that called LA’s tap water “as clean as bottled water.” The thing is: if your … [Read more...]
How Your Sewer Pipes Work
Over 3,976,322 people call Los Angeles home. The city alone stretches over 469 square miles. Expanded to include the greater metropolitan area surrounding the city, LA boasts a population of over 13 million. It’s also situated in the heart of Los Angeles county, the most populous county in the US. The point is, Los … [Read more...]
What to Do if Your Tap Water Looks Rusty
You just woke up and you’re about to brush your teeth. You stick your brush under the tap, turn the water on, and… a stream of brown, cloudy mush drizzles out. Or you’re in the middle of a hot shower, and all of a sudden you look down and see that the water you’re bathing in looks rusty. Seeing your home’s tap water … [Read more...]
