Filling the water tank at home
We used to live where we had city water. We have since moved and now draw our water for our home from a lake. It is perfectly safe and clean, however, some sediment might get through and there can be ...
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Point is that if NYC is safe to draw from a lake, without any filtration, my home is safe as well. I am taking precautions to ensure that I don't have to worry about my water.
Is New York City water treated?
While NYC's water is unfiltered, it does get treated with chlorine to kill germs, fluoride to prevent cavities, orthophosphate to inhibit lead contamination from pipes, and sodium hydroxide to lessen acidity.Jul 29, 2011
So 'untreated' is an urban myth
