Absolutely not! Bottled water and tap water are regulated by different agencies. Tap water actually has more stringent reporting requirements, such as providing customers with a printed water quality report each year. Bottled water suppliers are not required to provide such data, but some may do so on request. The water provided to you by the City of Orange is clean, pure, and ready to drink at a fraction of the cost of bottled water.

Tap water can sometimes appear cloudy and this is often mistaken for an impurity in the water. Cloudy water, also commonly described as milky white, hazy, soapy or foamy, is usually caused by air in the water. this can occur naturally and is caused by dissolved air in the water that is released when the faucet is opened. When you relieve the pressure by opening the faucet and fill your glass with water, the air is now free to escape from the water. Because cold water holds more air than warm water, small bubbles will appear in water that is heated or depressurized, because this reduces how much dissolved gas the water can hold. The presence of air can sometimes be traced to pipeline or pump repair too.
Suggestion: To see if the white color in the water is due to air, fill a clear glass with water and set it on the counter. Observe the glass of water for two or three minutes. If the white color is due to air, the water will begin to clear at the bottom of the glass first and then gradually will clear all the way to the top. If the cloudiness does not clear after five minutes, call the City of Orange Water Division at (714) 288-2475.

The answer to that question is "yes and no" because the degree of hardness varies depending upon the time of year and your location within the service area. Water hardness refers to the mineral content in the water and is commonly expressed in "grains" of hardness. Generally water with 10 grains or more is considered "hard". Water imported from the Colorado River and Northern California is typically hard, while well water is moderately hard.
While the hardness of the water does not affect its safety, the higher mineral content can cause white spots on glasses in the dishwasher. Orange generally uses water from the Colorado River, Northern California and local wells. Water use is alternated throughout the year. Because water is blended from a variety of sources, you may notice spotting on glassware more during the winter.
It is best to read the owner's manual for your dishwasher and follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding settings for hard water. Some other tips that may help reduce spotting include using hotter water, varying the brand and type of rinse agent and detergent, and adding white vinegar to the rinse cycle of the dishwasher.

PFOS and PFOA are organic chemicals that have been used in a variety of commercial and consumer products, such as fire-fighting foams, non-stick cookware, stain and water repellants for carpets and upholstered furnishings and paper products.

Water agencies tested for PFOS and PFOA in drinking water as part of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3, a rule developed by U.S. EPA that evaluates the presence of several currently unregulated contaminants to determine their presence in the environment and help evaluate whether these contaminants need further regulations.

According to the EPA, "Both compounds are persistent in the environment and are known to have adverse effects in laboratory animals. Recent epidemiology data suggests the possibility for some adverse effects on human health." Potential pathways include ingestion of food and water, use of commercial products or inhalation from long-range air transport particulate matter.

The EPA provides health advisories as guidance for determining if concentrations of unregulated chemicals in drinking water are safe for public consumption. They provide sate, local, and tribal governments with non-regulatory tools to make decisions on a local basis in cases where a chemical is not regulated. Health advisories are not enforceable drinking water standards.
In 2009, the EPA had established provisional health advisories of 200 parts per trillion for PFOS and 400 parts per trillion for FPOA.
On May 19, 2016 EPA established a lifetime health advisory for the combination of both PFOS and PFOA at 70 parts per trillion. According to the EPA, the new health advisory is protective of the most sensitive individuals, including infants and pregnant mothers, and provides a margin of protection.

The EPA and the State of California have established procedures for developing drinking water standards, also known as Maximum Contaminant Levels, or MCLs. An MCL is the highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water and is considered safe for long-term consumption. When a new unregulated contaminant is found, the state and federal agencies determine if it warrants regulation. They may conduct studies on toxicology, occurrence, treatment, environmental fate and transport and other factors. After a thorough analysis of the facts, an MCL may be proposed and enacted. Once an MCL is established, all community water systems must meet the standard or face violations, fines, and penalties.

Treatment technologies to remove PFOS and PFOA from water include activated carbon filters, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis.

PFOS and/or PFOA have been detected in 26 water systems in California, including six in Orange County. Two of Orange's 16 wells had detections above the new health advisory level and both have been taken out of service out of an abundance of caution.