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PPIC Water Policy Center

Safe Drinking Water

Groundwater contamination and aging infrastructure are hampering safe drinking water access for some Californians, especially those who rely on small water systems—and recurring drought is compounding the problem.

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Report · November 2022

Priorities for California’s Water

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Policy Brief · April 2022

Policy Brief: Drought and California’s Agriculture

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Report · September 2021

Groundwater and Urban Growth in the San Joaquin Valley

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Blog Posts

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February 24, 2023

New Horizons for Senior Fellow Alvar Escriva-Bou

Sarah Bardeen

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January 19, 2023

Tackling “Forever Chemicals” in the Water Supply

Sarah Bardeen

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January 9, 2023

Adapting to a Water-Scarce California

Ellen Hanak

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November 28, 2022

Video: Surplus and Shortage—California’s Water Balancing Act

Sarah Bardeen

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Surplus and Shortage: California’s Water Balancing Act

November 18, 2022

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Water Quality

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Managing Water in a Changing Climate

Featured Blog Post · June 22, 2021

Ensuring Safe Drinking Water for California’s Native American Communities

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