For the past 90 years, the Orange County Water District (OCWD) has provided a safe and reliable local groundwater supply to Southern California. As regulations and requirements for water quality have changed dramatically since 1933, OCWD has continuously adopted new methods and technologies to manage both water supply and water quality in its local groundwater basin. Besides testing for harmful bacteria and heavy metals like lead and copper, OCWD also tests for chemical residues of common pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), as well as petrochemicals, pesticides and other contaminants.
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For the past 90 years, the Orange County Water District (OCWD) has provided a safe and reliable local groundwater supply to Southern California. As regulations and requirements for water quality have changed dramatically since 1933, OCWD has continuously adopted new methods and technologies to manage both water supply and water quality in its local groundwater basin. Besides testing for harmful bacteria and heavy metals like lead and copper, OCWD also tests for chemical residues of common pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), as well as petrochemicals, pesticides and other contaminants.
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