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New Water Restrictions for Southern Californians

As summer approaches, California is projected to be hit with even more of a drought than it already has. Since this is the case, Governor Gavin Newsom is asking all of us to step up and help conserve water. The restrictions are mainly for Los Angeles and the surrounding counties, but everyone is being asked to help. “These conservation measures are increasingly important as we enter the summer months. I’m asking all Californians to step up because every single drop [...]

San Diego Unified School District Reveals Filtered Water Drinking Stations

On Tuesday April 26, 2022, the San Diego Unified School District, SDUSD, showed off their new “Hydration Stations” that they will be installing in all of their campuses moving forward. The “Hydration Stations” are a series of drinking fountains that have been completely filtered. They are not only going to be a station where students can stop to take a drink, but also a spot where students can fill up their water bottles. The stations will be found around [...]

Californians Get Settlement in Water Lawsuit

A settlement has been agreed to in three separate lawsuits made by Californians against the International Boundary and Water Commission, or the IBWC. The IBWC is a binational commission that deals with the water that goes through Mexico to the United States. The lawsuits alleged IBWC violated the federal Clean Water Act by allowing millions of gallons of raw sewage, heavy metals and other contamination to spill into San Diego. The lawsuits have been in contention for the last [...]

We Have Moved!

One Water Systems has moved into a new home! We are delighted to let all our current customers and future customers know that we have moved into a bigger space that is more equipped to serve you with the best water filtration on the market today. To our current customers, thank you. Without you all none of this would be possible and we are greatly looking forward to our continued relationship. To any future customers that are interested in [...]

Is Seltzer Water Good for You?

There is a growing trend in the United States that shows people are drinking more and more sparkling, or seltzer, water. It is most notable from the beverage industry showing that they are making $4 billion from seltzer water yearly. As popular as it has been over recent years, is it as good for you as normal drinking water? Experts don’t say it is for a couple different reasons. The carbonated water has C02 in it which turns into carbonic [...]

Some San Diego Residents Eligible for Water Rebates

San Diego residents in some unincorporated areas are eligible for increased water-use efficiency rebates. The program, announced in partnership between the Watershed Protection Program and San Diego County Water Authority, could save money for residential, commercial and agricultural customers who make landscape upgrades designed to improve the region’s climate resilience and reduce the flow of pollutants into waterways. The incentives include rebates that start at $3 per square foot for turf replacement, $60 per smart controller station, $65 per [...]

House Passes Bill Regulating ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, The House of Representatives passed a bill requiring the EPA to regulate the usage of “Forever Chemicals” found in our drinking water. The bill itself would demand that the EPA regulate the most common perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFOA and PFOS, within two years of enactment. The bill would give the EPA five years both to determine whether all PFAS should be designated as hazardous and to submit a review of the agency’s PFAS cleanup efforts. The EPA [...]

Oceanside One of the Worst Water in the Country

A new study was released showing Oceanside ranked at 198 out of the top 200 cities in the United States. The study, made by LawnStarter, took the top 200 cities based on: Consumer Satisfaction, Compliance, and Infrastructure Vulnerability. Oceanside ranked a measly 39.79 out of a possible score of 100, making them in the bottom 3 of the entire study. The study also shined a light at Southern California as a whole. Southern California consistently was ranked towards the bottom of the study. San [...]

Alkaline Bottled Water Company Causing Possible Illnesses

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is currently investigating reports of acute non-viral hepatitis that may have been linked to Real Brand alkaline water. There were five cases that lead to liver failure back in November. The five that were infected were actually infants and children. Luckily, all of them have recovered since. There were six other cases with milder experiences. The only link between all of these different households so far seemed to have been Real Brand alkaline water. As the investigation continues, the [...]