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cross-posted from: https://europe.pub/post/47526

Absolutely not something to be given for granted.

Shoutout to u/UnusualInstance6 on Reddit

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I've never lived in a place where the water isn't drinkable, but I've seldom drank from the tap without filtration. Water is so vital to us, it just seems wise to be careful.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 days ago

Keep in mind that more surface area usually means more bacteria. Afaik there's is nothing wrong with the usual changable filters (although there are a few horrid ones).

But many private households tend to underestimate how dirty these things get, even after a short time.

Since water supplied by the municipality is usually fine and most bad stuff happens as a last-mile problem, I shower in the morning (which I have to do anyway, but it also flushes most pipes) and then wash out a large stainless steel beaker before filling it up and drinking from it for most of the day.