How to use this site
Four short steps. Read the top of each page first — dig in only if you want more.
1. Search
On the homepage, type a city, school, child care, or water system. Pick the match that fits what you meant.
Not sure what kind of page you opened? Short guides: city, water system, school, child care.
2. Read the top first
City and system pages open with a plain status, for example:
- Worth a closer look — something in the recent public file deserves a look
- Nothing major stood out — nothing notable in that recent file
- Not enough recent data — too little recent public data to summarize
If numbers or cards appear under that status, they are the “why.” Tap a card only if you want the longer record.
3. Everyday notes, then next steps
System pages may show day-to-day notes (hardness, sodium, and similar) when that data exists. Nearby chips point to short explainers or questions you can ask your city — use those when you want a next action.
4. Details only if you want them
Longer tables, old incidents, and system numbers sit in collapsed sections at the bottom. Skip them unless you are curious or following up with your city.
More background: public records vs your home tap · questions for your city · how summaries are made.