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Protect your drinking water by reducing persistent pollution

By RosAnna Noval, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental

Water cycle basics are easy to understand. Rain falls from the sky and makes its way to lakes, rivers and oceans. Water in lakes, rivers and oceans evaporates and rises back into the clouds, only to fall as rain somewhere else on the planet. However, this is only part of the cycle.  Read More>>

Study finds probable carcinogen in tap water of 31 U.S. cities

By Lyndsey Layton, The Washington Post

A new analysis showing the presence of a probable carcinogens in the tap water of 31 cities across the country has raised questions about possible risks posed to consumers in those communities and how they can reduce their exposure. Read more>>

The nation’s water under attack

From Wildlife Promise 

Clean water is an essential part of life. Currently law makers are threatening our clean water by trying to reduce the impact of the Clean Water Act by taking away more power from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read More>>

Lodi council to decide who will operate $36M water plant

By Keith Reid, Recordnet.com 

The Lodi City Council will decide who will staff its $36 million surface-water treatment facility at a special meeting. The council could decide to operate the plant with city employees or opt to hire one of two private companies that specialize in water works operations. The SouthWest Water Co. and Veolia Water North America have submitted staffing proposals that will rival Lodi's own plan to operate the plant. Read More>>