Long Beach water is safe, but EPA’s new ‘forever chemical’ rule could still affect rates
City residents and businesses could still see higher bills because of high chemical levels outside of Long Beach.
State unveils long-awaited standard for drinking water contaminant
California’s proposed limit for hexavalent chromium — the first in the nation — would raise water rates in many cities. The contaminant, linked to cancer, was made infamous by Erin Brockovich.