State Water Resources Control Board Order 2019-0001

California's State Water Resources Control Board Order 2019-0001 establishes standards to manage and reduce harmful pollutants, specifically nitrates and uranium, in private domestic well water. The order aims to protect public health, especially in communities relying on private wells without access to public water systems. It requires local agencies to assess water quality, notify residents if contaminants exceed safe levels, and develop plans to address contaminated well water. The order emphasizes precautionary measures, ongoing monitoring, and equitable solutions, ensuring residents have safe drinking water while respecting individual rights and local conditions.