Nitrates in groundwater can harm people’s health.
Maximum allowed nitrate levels from irrigated farms will be discussed by the Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel this week.
The meeting will be held at the CalEPA HQ & online.
For info and registration: shorturl.at/sdCyX
#groundwaterawarenessweek
Join us! 💧
The first SAFER Advisory Group of 2026 is taking place on March 12th, 2026.
This meeting is open to the public. Viewers can attend via Zoom, or in-person at the California EPA Building. To make a public comment, register at bit.ly/2026_AGM1
¡Acompáñenos!
La primera reunión del Grupo Asesor SAFER del 2026 se llevará a cabo el 12 de marzo de 2026.
Esta reunión está abierta al público. Pueden participar virtualmente por Zoom o en-persona. Para hacer un comentario del público, inscríbase en bit.ly/2026_AGM1 .
Almost $50 million is available for projects taking on the water quality crisis in the California-Mexico cross border rivers and coastal waters.
The board will consider adopting the proposition’s draft guidelines and regulations on April 21.
For info, visit: shorturl.at/nZIEf
Our staff is hosting a workshop in San Diego on the Prop. 4 US-Mexico Border Funding Draft Guidelines and Draft Emergency Regulations to address the water pollution crisis.
Public can attend remotely or in person to give public comment.
For info, visit: shorturl.at/nZIEf
85% of Californians depend on groundwater for all or part of their water needs.
Faster, lower-cost, 5-year permits allow California to store more water underground for use.
Check out our new interactive webpage on Groundwater Recharge Permits: www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/...
🏆️ CA leads the nation showing that 9 million non-lead service lines connect to homes.
No level of lead exposure is safe for humans. The danger of brain damage and health issues is even greater for 👶🏽 children and 🤰🏽pregnant mothers.
www.waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/p...
Pollution is filtered out of CA rivers, streams and groundwater by wetland areas.
💦 1 acre of wetlands can filter 7.3 gallons of water a year.
🐟 Half of all endangered species rely on wetlands.
🌊The CA Water Boards protect wetland areas in our state.
#worldwetlandsday #california
Congratulations to our Vice Chair Dorene D'Adamo for being reappointed to the State Water Resources Control Board! 🎉
D'Adamo has served on the Board since 2013 & has a vast background in environmental regulation & public policy, and long-standing service at both the federal level & state level.
Protecting waterways from wildfire toxins is a vital part of rebuilding safer communities.
We salute the resilience of CA communities, & stay committed to supporting CA as we navigate climate extremes together.
#PublicService #ClimateResilience #LAWILDFires #WaterStewardship
🎄🎥 Water conservation, but make it merry and bright.
Your favorite holiday movies come with a reminder: simple choices at home help keep California’s water clean and protected. 💧✨
#HolidayClassics #WaterWise #California #CAWaterBoards
🚛 1.1 million cubic yards of contaminated soil was removed since 1998 in the ongoing Guadalupe Restoration Project.
🌱 Last week, State Water Board Member Sean Maguire and Central Coast Water Board Members toured the 2,700-acre site spanning across So. #SanLuisObispo and #SantaBarbara counties.
💦 85% of Californians rely on groundwater for some of their water needs.
💧 Kaweah water basin’s plan was just approved to move forward & protect water supplies for CA in a ☀️ hotter, 🌵 drier future.
The SAFER Advisory Group is composed of 19 members that represent CA communities and aims to implement viable solutions in the communities most impacted by drinking water challenges. The new members will be serving a two-year term, from 2026-2027.
waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/p...
50 tons of trash was kept out of the Pacific Ocean & off San Diego beaches during the recent November storm, thanks to the success of the Tijuana River trash booms funded by the State Water Board.
The pilot project installed a year ago captures trash from
Tijuana that clogs & pollutes the water.
Grease belongs in the trash, not your pipes 🎤🚫
This holiday season, be mindful of your drains. Grease and other scraps can clog your pipes and cause sewer backups. Instead:
1️⃣ Wipe it down
2️⃣ Catch it
3️⃣ Throw it out in the garbage
#california #wastewatersystem
💧 Did you know 40 million Californians share our water for drinking, growing food, powering industries, and keeping nature thriving?
Now you can actually see who has water rights across the state with a new interactive map! 🗺️
waterboards.ca.gov/upward/calwa...
CA's first statewide study of wastewater infrastructure w/ vital data to help future investments is available now!
We published Phase 1 of the Wastewater Needs Assessment to support safe and affordable water for Californians and protect our environment. Stay tuned for Phase 2!
shorturl.at/JX4iw
The eldest daughter of @californiaepa.bsky.social , the Water Boards live in Water protection.
We also like:
☠️ Fighting pollution
💧 Protecting your drinking water
🚰 Helping you save water
#CleanWater #California
🎈 IT turns🍬wrappers and other trash into pollution! Don’t feed the TOXIC MONSTER!
🎃 “This Halloween, ➡️throw 🍬 wrappers in the trash —not in the gutter.”
#Halloween #CleanWater #California
Learn about our Storm Water Program: www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues...
Last week, board member Morgan attended the ribbon cutting for a treatment system that removes contaminants from groundwater in Baldwin Park, CA. The UVFlex Water Treatment System was funded partially by the State Water Board.
📸 : Nicolette Jackson-Pownall Photography
In June 2025, the residents of Colfax joined the 98% of Californians who have access to safe drinking water.
Since 2019 when SAFER began, the State Water Board has provided $1.6 B to disadvantaged communities for drinking water projects.
Read more: shorturl.at/hVcqF
#safedrinkingwater #California
We welcome water industry professionals, local governments, California Native American Tribes and others to this free online event!
Register here: shorturl.at/Xc8Zj
For registration questions, contact @rcacorg.bsky.social
To keep toxins from burned properties out of streets and waterways, teams from the CA Conservation Corps, @caloes.bsky.social and the State Water Resources Control Board installed green fiber-filled tubes in a town burned in September’s Lighting Complex Fire. 🧑🔧💧
💧🔥🌧️ #WildfireRecovery #CAwater
Congratulations to our very own, Brittani Evans! Changing the world, one drop at a time.
💦 Congrats to Union Sanitary District , winner of the 2025 Dr. Teng-chung Wu Water Board Pollution Prevention Award for their School Outreach Program, which inspired 52,000+ students to keep pollution, like fats, oils and grease, out of our water systems, while promoting careers in STEM.
Vice-Chair D’Adamo recently attended the ribbon cutting of the @purewatermry expansion that will build more drought-proof supplies. The SWRCB provided $130M for this project w/grants & low interest loans through our Water Recycling Fund Program
( shorturl.at/Ph47U ).
We are accepting public comments on our proposed Tuolumne River Voluntary Agreement until November 7, 2025 .
To submit comments and get info on our public workshop, visit: shorturl.at/TJtWl
⚠️ Crowley Lake is still experiencing a severe harmful algal bloom. Please remember to always practice healthy water habits and pay attention to all advisory signage.
📰 Healthy Water Habits: shorturl.at/70DuT
