Fernando's Water Quality

I was surprised to learn that my water comes all the way from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. I always assumed as a Richmond resident that my water comes from the San Pablo Reservoir just because of its close proximity to where I live.

Another interesting thing that I learned was that sometimes water is sent from the Sacramento River to my home during times of high-demand or during drought periods. Furthermore, my water can be treated at a variety of different water treatment plants including Orinda and El Sobrante before the water reaches my faucet. I always assumed that my water was treated at the giant East Bay Mud head quarters in Oakland.

I discovered that the quality of my water meets all the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Board and that the water is only tested to meet the standards set by those institutions. Which I am not sure if is a good or bad thing since doing the bear minimum to pass their tests is the equivalent to doing enough studying to pass a quiz as opposed to striving to ace the test.

I do not filter my water regularly, but I have tried to purchase a Brita Water Filter Container because I once had a friend who used one on his tap and it tasted delicious. I used it for 1 month before it broke and it was too expensive for me to try and get another one.

I will say that I was presently surprised by the comprehensive report on water quality in my area. It seems as if the report genuinely tries to inform you of how and why your water arrives to your faucet the way it does and I am glad that my water received a passing grade.

As far as bottled water goes, I literally drink AT LEAST 5 bottles of water a day. But I also drink at least 5 bottles of tap water a day as well. I didn't realize that so many brands (even the high end ones) are misleading in their marketing tactics on just how healthy their product is. I will definitely think twice about what kind of water I will drink the next time I am at the super market.