Hey Chico, Got Water Woes? Here’s the Lowdown on Cali’s Latest Moves Against PFAS!

California is known for its killer beaches and iconic Golden Gate, but we’re also leading the charge in the battle for better drinking water. With new laws on the books—Assembly Bill 794 and Senate Bill 454—the Golden State is telling those pesky PFAS to take a hike from our drinking water. What are PFAS? They’re the clingy types—think nonstick pans and water-repellant jackets—that don’t like to break down, sticking around in our environment and sneaking into our water supply.

Now, exposure to these forever chemicals is nothing to wink at, potentially messing with your immune system and even upping the risk of certain cancers. While we’ve already kicked them out of some products, these new bills are all about scrubbing them out of our agua—stat!

So, What’s the Deal Right Now? Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is pristine water. AB 794 hands over the reins to the State Water Board to set some tough love PFAS limits, outpacing the feds. 

But let’s be real—the wheels of change grind slowly. As we wait for those sparkling new standards to kick in and for the tech upgrades at water treatment facilities, PFAS are still gate-crashing our pipes. What’s a Chicoan to do in the meantime?

PFAs Defense Enter the superhero of water filters—Culligan of Chico’s Aquasential® Smart Reverse Osmosis (RO) System, complete with our mighty Total Defense cartridge. This bad boy slashes through PFAS, not to mention other uninvited guests like lead and chlorine. And with its real-time water quality monitoring, you’re always in the know.

Don’t Guess, Test! California’s gearing up, but why wait to safeguard your H2O? Get the scoop straight from your tap with a free in-home water test offered by our very own local legends, William Bocast and Clay Farrell. Find out what’s really in your water and choose the best armor for your home.

So, ring us up at Culligan of Chico and let’s make sure your water is as clean as California living should be. Because clean water doesn’t just happen—it starts with you!