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HomeMy WebLinkAboutF-2.2. 2018 Clean Water Consumer Confidence Report_ApprovedTO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: F-2 AZUSA I (t,IIT -" �.·urp INFORMATION ITEM HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD MANNY ROBLEDO, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES� t./v JUNE 24, 2019 2018 CLEAN WATER CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT BACKGROUND: In accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Chapter 15, Article 20) and California Health and Safety Code (HSC, section 116470), all community water systems must prepare and distribute a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) before July 1 of each year. The 2018 Azusa Light & Water (ALW) Clean Water CCR contains water quality data from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, and it shows that ALW's water is of superior quality and much cleaner than that required by State and Federal regulations. The CCR includes information on the source of water, levels of detected contaminates, if any, and compliance with drinking water regulations. The 2018 Clean Water CCR has been distributed to all AL W customers via a mailed bill insert and posting of the report on the City website. AL W has satisfied its compliance obligations with the creation and distribution of the 2018 Clean Water CCR. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Utility Board take the following action: 1)Receive and file this information report. ANALYSIS: In 1996, Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDW A), adding a requirement that water systems deliver to their customers a brief annual water quality report, similar to the Annual Water Quality Report (AWQR) that California water systems began distributing in 1990. However, the CCR regulatory requirements are more specific and detailed in terms of content and format than those for the A WQR. UB-32 Approved Utility Board 06/24/19 2018 Consumer Confidence Report June 24, 2019 Page 2 Regulatory requirements pertaining to the creation and distribution of the CCR fall under the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Chapter 15, Article 20) and California Health and Safety Code (HSC, section 116470). These regulations stipulate the information that must be included within the report, including information on source water, levels of any detected contaminants, compliance with drinking water regulations, monitoring requirements, and educational information. Data for the water quality table is gathered throughout the year by ALW’s state certified operators. Over 2,400 samples are sent to a third party accredited laboratory for analysis with the results sent to ALW and the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (SWRCB – DDW). At the beginning of each year, water quality information is collected from the previous calendar year and populated in the current CCR format. In addition to including mandated language, ALW uses the CCR to communicate the value of water, promote wise use, build community trust and customer satisfaction, and encourage investment in resource protection and infrastructure. The 2018 CCR includes water quality information from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. ALW has distributed the CCR via the SWRCB – DDW Electronic Delivery method, mailing bill inserts with the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) and a notice explaining the nature of the link. The URL takes the consumer directly to where the CCR is posted on ALW’s website, and is available in English and Spanish. Printed copies of both languages are available at several public facilities, including the Azusa City Library and ALW Administration Building, and may be mailed directly to the consumer, if requested. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost associated with printing and translating the bill inserts and Consumer Confidence Report is approximately $2,000 and is budgeted in Acct. No. 32-40-722-701-6539. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Jared Macias Manny Robledo Assistant Director of Utilities – Water Operations Director of Utilities Reviewed and Approved: Sergio Gonzalez City Manager Attachments: 1) 2018 Clean Water Consumer Confidence Report UB-33 2018 Clean Water Consumer Confidence Report Para obtener una version en español de este informe, visite www.azusalw.com o llame al (626) 812-5225 para pedir una copia.UB-34 2 2018 Clean Water Consumer Confidence Report Azusa Light & Water is pleased to submit this report to you, our valued customer. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of water and services we deliver every day. Our commitment is to provide our customers with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Your water not only meets, but also surpasses, both State and Federal standards for quality and safety. To maintain this high quality, Water Treatment Plant Operators certified by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Drinking Water are operating Azusa’s Joseph F. Hsu Water Filtration Plant on a regular basis, treating and monitoring the quality of the drinking water we serve. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board - Division of Drinking Water (SWRCB) prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Department regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health. For further information, please contact Azusa Light & Water at (626) 812-5225 or visit our website at www.azusalw.com. For City of Azusa information, visit www.azusaca.gov. @cityofazusa The Azusa Water System The City of Azusa, a municipality incorporated December 29, 1898, maintains ownership and operation of the municipal utility referred to as Azusa Light & Water (ALW). ALW is entrusted with the responsibility for providing water utility service within its municipal boundaries, and, since acquiring the Azusa Valley Water Company in 1993, providing water utility service to portions of the communities surrounding the City of Azusa. Serving approximately 23,062 active service connections with an estimated customer population of 106,400, the combined and integrated water systems of the City of Azusa and the Azusa Valley Water Company comprise Azusa Light & Water, the largest municipal water utility in the San Gabriel Valley. Azusa Water Supply San Gabriel River Watershed 11 Groundwater Wells SGVMWD • Surface Water from the San Gabriel Canyon watershed treated at Joseph F. Hsu Water Filtration Plant • Groundwater pumped from 8 wells in the Canyon Basin • Groundwater pumped from 2 wells in the Intermediate Basin • Groundwater pumped from 1 well in the Main San Gabriel Basin • San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Raw Water Connection In general, typical sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. All water provided to ALW customers continues to be much cleaner than that required by State and Federal regulations and of superior quality. Through proper planning and reliable operations and maintenance, ALW expects our precious water resources to be clean, safe, and sustainable well into the future. 72% 27% 1% UB-35 3 Immuno- Compromised People Some people may be more vulnerable to constituents in the water than the general population. Immuno-compromised people, such as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly persons, and infants, can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appro pri - ate means to lessen the risk of infection from microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Definitions Notification Level & Action Level — The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Cryptosporidium — A microscopic organism which, when ingested, can cause diarrhea, fever and other gastrointestinal symptoms. The organism comes from animal waste and may occur in surface watersheds. If detected, cryptosporidium is eliminated by an effective treatment combination including sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. Contamination Limits Drinking water may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of contaminants. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activities. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that drinking water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1- 800-426-4791). Nitrates Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 mg/L, measured in Nitrate as Nitrogen, is considered a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. High Nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry oxygen, resulting in serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. High Nitrate levels may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as pregnant women and those with specific enzyme deficiencies. Well Nitrate levels may rise for short periods of time due to rainfall or agricultural activity. Where higher Nitrate levels are present, you should seek advice from your healthcare provider or choose to use bottled water for mixing formula and juice for your baby; if you are pregnant, you should drink bottled water. Water purveyors are required by State Health regulations to issue warnings to customers when drinking water nitrate levels exceed 10 mg/L. Average Nitrate Azusa produces its water from the upper reaches of the San Gabriel River, near the mouth of San Gabriel Canyon, far upstream of the contaminated groundwater zones found elsewhere in the San Gabriel Valley. UB-36 Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG)— The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. Maximum contaminant level goals are set by the EPA. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL)— The level of a disinfectant added for water treatment that may not be exceeded at the consumer’s tap. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG)— The level of a disinfectant added for water treatment below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs are set by the U.S. EPA. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) — The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the public health goals and maximum contaminant level goals as is economically and technologically practicable. Primary Drinking Water Standard — Primary maximum contaminant levels, specific treatment techniques adopted in lieu of primary MCLs, and monitoring and reporting requirements for MCLs that are specified in regulation. Public Health Goals (PHG)— The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. Public health goals are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency. Radon — A radioactive gas found throughout the United States that can’t be seen, tasted or smelled. It can move up into a building through the ground through cracks and holes in the foundation and can build up to high levels. Radon can get into indoor air when released from tap water from 4 levels sampled in the Azusa distribution system range from, .40 to 1.22 mg/L Nitrate as Nitrogen for groundwater and ND (nondetectable) for surface water. Trihalomethanes Trihalomethanes (THM’s) are a family of disinfection byproduct chemicals formed when a disinfectant such as chlorine is added to the water supply and mixes with naturally occurring organic material found primarily in Surface Water. Disinfection is an important and necessary step in the water treatment process that protects against harmful bacteria and other potential contamination. Chlorine is the most widely used and approved water system disinfectant in the United States. The amount of Total THM’s allowed in drinking water is regulated by the EPA, which has set a Total THM (TTHM) annual average safe limit of 80 μg/L in drinking water. Results of a health study released in early 1998 suggest that women who drink five glasses of water daily and are in the first three months of pregnancy may have an increased risk of miscarriage from TTHM levels in drinking water above 80 μg/L. State officials have cautioned that the study is not definitive and have stated that more study on the issue is needed. Average TTHM levels sampled in the Azusa distribution system for all four quarters in 2016 are 48 μg/L for groundwater and 43 μg/L for surface water. The Joseph F. Hsu Filtration Plant uses latest filtration technology to filter up to 12 million gallons per day. Definitions (cont.) This Consumer Confidence Report reflects changes in drinking water regulatory requirements during 2016. All water systems are required to comply with the state Total Coliform Rule. Beginning April 1, 2016, all water systems are also required to comply with the federal Revised Total Coliform Rule. The new federal rule maintains the purpose to protect public health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water distribution system and monitoring for the presence of microbials (i.e. total coliform and E. coli bacteria). The USEPA anticipates greater public health protection as the new rule requires water systems that are vulnerable to microbial contamination to identify and fix problems. Water systems that exceed a specified frequency of total coliform occurrences are required to conduct an assessment to determine if any sanitary defects exists. If found, these must be corrected by the water system.UB-37 Definitions (cont.) showering, washing dishes, and other household activities. Radon entering the home through tap water will, in most cases, be a small source in indoor air as compared to radon entering the home through soil. Radon is a known carcinogen and breathing air containing radon can lead to lung cancer. Drinking water containing radon may cause increased risk of stomach cancer. If you are concerned about radon, testing the air in your home is inexpensive and easy. For information call EPA’s Radon Hotline (1-800-SOS-RADON). Treatment Technique — A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Turbidity — A measure of the cloudiness of the water. Turbidity is monitored because it is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity can hinder the effectiveness of disinfection. Variance — State or EPA may give permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.ADON). Unregulated Contaminants Boron — Some men who drink water containing boron in excess of the notification level over many years may experience reproductive effects, based on studies in laboratory animals. Vanadium — The babies of some pregnant women who drink water containing vanadium in excess of the notification level may have an increased risk of developmental effects, based on studies in laboratory animals. 5 Drinking Water Contaminants Inorganic contaminants — Salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Microbial contaminants — Viruses and bacteria which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Organic chemical contaminants — Synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Pesticides and herbicides — Can come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban or stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Radon — Can be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. Perchlorate — Some people who drink water containing perchlorate in excess of the notification level may experience effects associated with hypothyroidism. Perchlorate interferes with the production of thyroid hormones, which are required for normal pre- and postnatal development in humans, as well as normal body metabolism. Arsenic — While your drinking water meets the federal and state standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. The arsenic standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to research the health effects of the low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems. To maintain high quality water, Water Treatment Plant Operators certified by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Drinking Water are operating Azusa’s Joseph F. Hsu Water Filtration Plant on a regular basis, treating and monitoring the quality of the drinking water we serve. UB-38 CONTAMINANTS WITH SECONDARY STANDARDS—Aesthetic Standards Established by the State of California Water Resources Control Board PARAMETER UNIT STATE MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVEL AZUSA GROUNDWATER RANGE AVERAGE AZUSA SURFACE WATER RANGE AVERAGE MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER Turbidity Units 5 0.04-1.48 0.11 . 0.04-1.48 0.11 Soil Runoff Color Units 15 ND ND ND ND Naturally occurring organic materials Odor Threshold Units 3 1.0-1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Naturally occurring organic materials Chloride mg/L 500 47.0-66.0 54.5 2.7-99.0 50.9 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits Sulfate mg/L 500 26.0-41.0 32.3 21.0-22.0 21.5 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 1000 250-310 280 240-290 265 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits Specific Conductance µmho/Cm 1600 440-550 500 400-510 455 Substances that form ions in the water ADDITIONAL CONSTITUENTS ANALYZED pH Units No Standard 7.20-8.20 7.80 7.20-8.20 7.80 Hardness (CaCo3)mg/L No Standard 130-190 165 100-200 150 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits Sodium mg/L No Standard 29-40 35.3 12-69 40.5 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits Calcium mg/L No Standard 37-58 49.5 19-57 33 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits Potassium mg/L No Standard 3.6-4.3 4.0 3.8-4.5 4.2 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits Magnesium mg/L No Standard 9.7-12.0 10.4 13.0-14.0 13.5 Runoff/leaching from natural deposits ABBREVIATIONS < Less than ND None Detected NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Unit(s) µmho/Cm micromhos per Centimeter µg/L micrograms per Liter (parts per billion) mg/L milligrams per Liter (parts per million) pCi/L pico Curies per Liter NL Notification Level N/A Not Applicable TT Treatment Technique When you read about water quality, you might ask yourself: How much is one part per billion (1ppb)? Answer: 1ppb equal to 1 drop of water in 14,000 gallons, 1 second in 32 years, 1 inch in 16,000 miles or 1 cent in $10 million. How much is one part per million (1ppm)? Answer: 1ppm is equal to 1 drop of water in 14 gallons, 1 second in 12 days, 1 inch in 16 miles or 1 cent in $10,000. In addition to the above constituents, we have conducted monitoring for 32 additional organic chemicals for which the California Department of Public Health and U.S. EPA have not yet set a standard and all results were below detection levels unless otherwise noted. PRIMARY STANDARDS—Mandatory, Health-Related Standards Established by the State of California Water Resources Control Board PARAMETER VIOLA- TION UNIT STATE MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVEL (MRDL) PHG (MCLG) [MRDLG] AZUSA GROUNDWATER RANGE AVERAGE AZUSA SURFACE WATER RANGE AVERAGE MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER FILTRATION PERFORMANCE & MICROBIOLOGICAL Turbidity (a)No Units 0.10 (a)N/A N/A N/A 0.01-0.09 0.05 Soil Runoff Cryptosporidium No Oocysts/L TT N/A N/A <.10 <.10 Naturally present in the environment >99% of crypto is removed during treatment MICROBIOLOGICAL Coliform Bacteria P/A (b)No % Positive 5%(0)0% 0%0% 0% Naturally present in the environment Human and Animal waste DISINFECTANT, DISINFECTION BY PRODUCTS Chlorine Residual No mg/L (4)(4)0.75-0.91 (b) 0.83 (c)0.76-0.91 (b) 0.83 (c)Drinking water disinfectant added for treatment Total Trihalomethanes (b)No µg/L 80 N/A 4.60-89.0 35.6 (c)4.60-89.0 35.6 (c)Byproduct of drinking water disinfection Haloacetic Acids (b)No µg/L 60 N/A 1.10-21.0 8.90 (c)1.10-21.0 8.90 (c)Byproduct of drinking water disinfection ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Tetrachloroethylene (PCE)No µg/L 5 0.06 ND-.61 0.61 ND ND Discharge from factories and dry cleaners INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Arsenic No µg/L 10 0.004 ND-5.60 2.70 ND-7.70 2.20 Erosion of natural deposits Barium No µg/L 1000 2 110-150 127 120 120 Erosion of natural deposits Fluoride No mg/L 2 1 0.19-0.41 0.30 ND-0.41 0.20 Erosion of natural deposits Nitrate (as N)No mg/L 10 10 ND-6.6 1.94 (b) ND ND Leaching from fertilizer use Perchlorate No µg/L 6 6 ND-ND ND (d)ND ND Abnormal production of Thyroid Hormones RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS Gross Alpha Activity No pCi/L 15 (0)1.9 1.9 ND ND Erosion of natural deposits UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS Suspected Health Effects Boron No µg/L NL-1000 N/A 140-170 157 ND ND Reproductive effects on some men Vanadium No µg/L NL-50 N/A ND ND ND ND Child development effects 2018 WATER QUALITY TABLE (a) Standard applies to surface water only. A separate standard applies to the distribution system. See secondary standards. (b) Based on distribution system monitoring.(c) Four quarter average. (d) Blended value. (MRDL) The level of a disinfectant added for water treatment that may not be exceeded at the consumer’s tap. 6 UB-39 Azusa Light & Water encourages customers to stay informed by attending regularly scheduled Utility Board meetings held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 P. M. Utility Board meetings are held at the Azusa Light & Water office located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702. Visit us online at www.azusalw.com. 7 SAMPLING RESULTS SHOWING TREATMENT OF AZUSA’S SURFACE WATER SOURCES Treatment Technique*Low-pressure membrane filtration system. Turbidity Performance Standards** (that must be met through the water treatment process) Turbidity of the combined filtered water must: 1. Be less than or equal to 0.10 NTU in 95% of measurements in a month. 2. Not exceed 0.5 NTU at any time. Lowest monthly percentage of samples that met Turbidity Performance Standard No. 1 100% Highest single turbidity measurement during the year 0.09 The number of violations of any surface water treatment requirements 0 ADDITIONAL DATA CITY OF AZUSA LIGHT & WATER LEAD & COPPER TRIANNUAL (2017) PARAMETER INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS UNITS OF MEASUREMENT PHG or MCLG MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER HEALTH EFFECTS LANGUAGE MCL or AL AZUSA DRINKING WATER CONCENTRATION 90th Percentile Value RANGE Distribution System Copper µg/L 170 Internal corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time may experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years may suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor. 1300 (AL)690 70-1030 Lead µg/L 2 Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems; discharges from industrial manufacturers, erosion of natural deposits Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level may experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children may show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years may develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. 15 (AL)ND ND 50 Copper & Lead Samples Collected August 2017 No Copper Samples exceeded the Action Level No Lead Samples exceeded the Action Level LEAD TESTING IN SCHOOLS The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (DDW), in collaboration with the California Department of Education, have taken the initiative to test for Lead in drinking water at all public schools serving kindergarten or any of grades 1-12, inclusive, and preschools and child day care facilities located on public school property. In early 2017, DDW and Local Primacy Agencies issued amendments to the domestic water supply permits of approximately 1,200 community water systems, including Azusa Light & Water (ALW), so that applicable facilities served by a community water system could request water sampling for Lead and receive technical assistance if an elevated Lead sample is found. To further safeguard water quality in California’s K-12 public schools, California Assembly Bill 746, approved on October 13, 2017, required community water systems to test lead levels by July 1, 2019, in drinking water at all California public, K-12 school sites constructed before January 1, 2020. ALW has satisfied this requirement by completing Lead testing of drinking water in all 26 schools served by the utility. For more information, go to https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/leadsamplinginschools.html. * A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. ** Turbidity (measured in NTU) is a measurement of the cloudiness of water and is a good indicator of water quality and filtration performance. Turbidity results which meet performance standards are considered to be in compliance with filtration requirements. DRINKING WATER SOURCE ASSESSMENT AND PROTECTION (DWSAP) PROGRAM SOURCE NUMBER SOURCE ID MOST VULNERABLE ACTIVITIES (PCA)CHEMICAL DETECTED 001 Well 1 Mining Operations-Historic None 002 Well 2 Mining Operations-Historic None 003 Well 3 Mining Operations-Historic None 004 Well 4 Mining Operations-Historic None 033 Well 11 Mining Operations-Historic None 034 Well 12 Mining Operations-Historic None 005 Well 5 Animal Feeding Operations as defined in federal regulation 2 Automobile-Gas Stations Dry Cleaners Historic Gas Stations Metal Plating/Finishing/Fabricating Mining Operations-Historic Plastics/Synthetics Producers Underground Storage Tanks-Confirmed Leaking Tanks Known Contaminant Plumes Sewer Collection Systems None 006 Well 6 None 007 Well 7 None 008 Well 8 None 010 Well 10 Perchlorate, Nitrate, PCE Drinking Water Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) Program A copy of the complete assessment may be viewed at Azusa Light & Water. To request a viewing of the DWSAP assessment, contact the utility's Water Production Supervisor (626) 812-5080. Azusa Light & Water submitted DWSAP package on December 19,2002, using an electronic format approved by Department of Public Health. The assessments are summarized in the table below. (PCA) Possible Contamination Activities UB-40 Azusa Light & Water watering schedule is 3 days per week in summer (April-October) and 2 days per week in winter (November-March). Mandatory water restrictions remain in effect (see Water Rule 21). Please visit www.azusalw.com for details. Drought Hotline: (626) 812-5119 Joseph F. Hsu Filtration Plant Tour (May 11, 2019) Azusa Light & Water celebrated Drinking Water Week on May 5-11, 2019. This is an annual event celebrated by water agencies in the nation to emphasize the importance of clean and safe drinking water. Azusa and other neighboring cities are fortunate to have a water supply that meets and often exceeds both State and Federal quality standards. State-certified operators treat and monitor the quality of drinking water we serve daily. Another tour will be offered in summer. Make it a family day and learn the process of making your water clean and safe! UB-41