What's Shaking with Your Water will give you detailed information how to disinfect your water in case of an emergency.

     If water running from your tap looks, smells or tastes unusual, your first call should be to the customer service staff at the water district. They will help you determine the cause of the change and may send a technician for on-site investigation if the cause appears to be in our water system.

Other sources of information about water quality include:

• Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD)
  (800) CALL-MWD

• California Department of Health Services
  (916) 323-6111

• US Environmental Protection Agency
  (EPA) (800) 426-4791

     Whether or not to use a home treatment system is a personal decision · · · and should be based on specific taste expectations or exceptional medical needs. Tap water provided by Las Virgenes Municipal Water District meets stringent State and Federal requirements for health and safety. However, in-home treatment units can remove additional constituents, which may affect taste - primarily organic, and inorganic chemicals.

     Different treatment systems are designed to do different things. A little research will help you to make certain you're getting the right unit to suit your individual expectations. Also, be certain to consider the need for upkeep and maintenance. Improperly maintained, some treatment units have been known to actually cause health problems. In addition, take into account costs not only for purchase, but for treatment supplies, maintenance, and - often - additional water which may be necessary for flushing.

     Many things affect how water tastes. Water from varying geographic areas may have different mineral content, which affects taste. Chlorine, which kills bacteria and is critical to water safety, may leave a slight residual taste or odor. Sometimes, the pipes in your home plumbing can impact taste, particularly if water has been sitting in the lines for several hours. The best way to address any of these tastes is to place a pitcher of tapwater in the refrigerator, where exposure to cold and air will allow many of the taste-producing elements to dissipate.

     Read Special Care for Fish for more information.

     No. Dispose of them in your trash or hazardous waste material round ups. Check your local city web site for more detailed information on these services.

     During the reporting year of 2006, the hardness of the water in this service area was an average of 129, which is considered moderately hard.

     To learn more about your water quality, read the Annual Water Quality Report based on testing conducted throughout the year 2006.

      The short answer is H₂O.

For more information, check out Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia and their scientific response to this very interesting term.

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