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Clean Water Action California protects public health and the environment by stopping pollution at the source and cleaning up contaminated waterways. We help Californians take local action and work on policy at the state and federal levels.

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Clean Water Action - 2026 California Endorsements

Be a Clean Water Voter: 2026 California Endorsements

Be a Clean Water Voter in California this year!

2026 California Voting Guide

Your vote is your voice - make sure it's heard! Learn more about upcoming elections, how to register and cast your vote, and more.

Water as a Human Right

The Human Right to Water, passed in 2012, is a momentous achievement because hundreds of community members who lacked safe drinking water spent years advocating for the legislation—and when it finally passed, their celebration was heartfelt and well-earned.

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Case Study: San Jose Community Restaurants

San Jose Community Restaurants: ReThink Disposable Case Study

Three local restaurants in San Jose teamed up to reduce single-use disposable waste by over 381,376 individual pieces and over 5,695 pounds annually, and they will collectively be saving over $15,000 every year by purchasing fewer disposables. These restaurants all stand as real examples of how businesses can be both eco-friendly and economical.

Firefighters using PFAS fire fighting foam

Tackling California's PFAS Problem

You may never have heard of PFAS, but they're a class of toxic chemicals that are everywhere. These man-made chemicals have traveled through the environment into the far reaches of the world, and they don’t break down and go away, which is why they're called “forever” chemicals.

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Achieving Groundwater Access for All: Why Groundwater Sustainability Plans Are Failing Many Users

With increased droughts, the implementation of California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and protection of vulnerable communities dependent on small water systems and domestic wells is urgent.