The State Water Board’s Digital Publication, Ebb and Flow

Keeping Your Drinking Water Safe

While 1 in 4 people in the world do not have safe water, 98% of Californians have drinking water that meets all federal and state standards. The head of the Division of Drinking Water discusses protecting your water for the future.

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Toddler drinking water

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Underground Storage Tank

California's Progress Removing Single-walled Storage Tanks

Leaking fuel and hazardous waste can pollute our water systems. Single-walled storage tanks must close by January 1, 2026.

99% of these tanks are now closed.

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Groundwater Recharge Permits

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 future droughts.

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Diverted excess stormwater refilling groundwater

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