Who should I contact if my water has a funny smell, taste, or appearance?

A change in your water’s taste, color, or smell is not necessarily a health concern. However, sometimes a change can be a sign of problems. If you notice a change in your water, call the LBRID main office at 707-259-8600 (M-F 8 am – 5pm), or the operations team at 916-584-1893, at any time.

If you want to test your water yourself, the County Environmental Health department (707-253-4417) or State Division of Drinking Water (916-341-5455) may be able to assist in explaining any tests that you need for various contaminants. If your local health department is not able to help, contact a state certified laboratory to perform the test.

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1. Where does my drinking water come from?
2. How is my drinking water regulated?
3. How do germs and chemicals get into my drinking water?
4. How do I filter water at my home if I am concerned about water quality?
5. How can I find out if there has been a violation in our public water standard?
6. Who do I need to contact to find out more information about water quality in my area?
7. How often does the local public water system test my drinking water?
8. What should I do if I want my household water tested?
9. Who should I contact if my water has a funny smell, taste, or appearance?