i used bottled water for a while, then I decided that the plastic taste of the bottled water was not a good thing, and that tap water would probably be healthier than the bottled water.. Years before that I tried a water filter, but mold and/or bacteria started growing in it. The water quality in this area is probably quite good, although the water might pick up some lead from the pipes. Some are also concerned about chlorine and flouride in the water. One thing people should never do is drink warm or hot water from the tap, or use it for cooking. One should also let the cold water run for a while before using it for drinking or cooking.