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

How good policy and prudent planning kept California’s drinking water safe from lead

About 3 million lead service line pipes still connect homes to water systems in the U.S., but there are zero in California, thanks to decades of actions to protect the public’s drinking water.

Learn where lead may still be a danger in your home.

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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.

99.8% of these tanks are now closed.

See California's Progress


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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