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WATER SYSTEM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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Is
my tap water safe to drink? |
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Yes. The water
the District supplies to you meets or exceeds all primary
drinking water standards. Federal and state regulations require
close monitoring of all water supplies, and we report a summary
of water quality monitoring to our customers each year in
our Spring/Summer issue of Newsline.
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Why
does my drinking water sometimes taste different? |
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Just
as various brands of bottled water taste different because of
the minerals in the water supply, domestic water taste varies
with water source. DSRSD purchases water from Zone 7 Water Agency.
Over the course of the year, water is supplied from surface
water and/or groundwater, and this may result in the water tasting
different.
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Why
does my drinking water smell? |
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To
track down the cause of the smell, let the water run for about
30 seconds. Then rinse and fill a glass. Take the glass of water
to a different room and smell the water.
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No smell
Odor is probably coming from bacteria in the P-trap under
the drain. Other smells could be from home water treatment
systems, in which case the system should be checked (e.g.
check filters).
Chlorine/Chemical
Odor is usually a result of the
chlorine used to disinfect the water supply. If the smell
is particularly bothersome, let the water stand in an open
container. The chlorine will dissipate. The container can
then be covered for later use.
Foul smell
Foul odors often come from drains or garbage disposals. The
rotting organic matter or bacteria in the drains/disposals
are stirred up when the water is turned on. To get rid of
the odor, fill the sink with hot water, add an ounce of household
bleach, and allow the water to drain slowly.
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What
do I do if I have problems with my drinking water? |
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If you have questions regarding the quality of your water,
please contact Jim Dryden, Field Operations Supervisor, at (925) 875-2367.
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