Where does my tap / drinking water come from? How is it treated or purified?

Our drinking water is groundwater that is pumped from aquifers. It does not come from Big Bear Lake. It is treated with the amount of chlorine required by the California Department of Public Health. We have a few wells that need additional treatment, such as manganese (Mn).

Water quality is regulated by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. All water agencies are required to test drinking water and make that information available to the public. Click here to access the Consumer Confidence Reports.

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1. Does the DWP add fluoride or anything else to the water?
2. Where does my tap / drinking water come from? How is it treated or purified?
3. I have a new dishwasher and want to know the hardness of water. Do you test for that?
4. Why does my water look milky or cloudy when it comes out of the faucet?