Alycia Overbo

You know, everyone's concerned about not just water, their health. It's more than just the water quality that comes from the tap. Some people like bottled water for taste. Some people like that crystal clear color. And if their water has certain minerals in it, it might not have that crystal clear color. But the standards for bottled water and public drinking water are very similar.

You know, everyone's concerned about not just water, their health. It's more than just the water quality that comes from the tap. Some people like bottled water for taste. Some people like that crystal clear color. And if their water has certain minerals in it, it might not have that crystal clear color. But the standards for bottled water and public drinking water are very similar.

And in general, the qualities are comparable between bottled water and water provided by public systems. Public water systems test the water for over 100 contaminants to make sure it's safe. So it's really up to a customer's choice on what they prefer to drink. A lot of people have a favorite taste of water. They have their favorite brand of water. bottled water.

And in general, the qualities are comparable between bottled water and water provided by public systems. Public water systems test the water for over 100 contaminants to make sure it's safe. So it's really up to a customer's choice on what they prefer to drink. A lot of people have a favorite taste of water. They have their favorite brand of water. bottled water.

And even if you talk to someone who's used to well water, some people like that kind of hard water mineral taste. Some people are, you know, they love the city water that's been softened and has some of that extra treatment that takes out some of those minerals. So there's also a customer choice there too, that may impact why people choose bottled water or tap water or a mix of both.

And even if you talk to someone who's used to well water, some people like that kind of hard water mineral taste. Some people are, you know, they love the city water that's been softened and has some of that extra treatment that takes out some of those minerals. So there's also a customer choice there too, that may impact why people choose bottled water or tap water or a mix of both.

I would say a couple things that we really, really need to know about water and the water supply is how much work the people who run the water system do to make sure that it's safe for everyone. We've got those water operators out there keeping it safe and they work

I would say a couple things that we really, really need to know about water and the water supply is how much work the people who run the water system do to make sure that it's safe for everyone. We've got those water operators out there keeping it safe and they work

You know, usually, especially in the small towns, those water operators are also keeping our wastewater safe and they're wearing multiple hats working for the city. So keeping that in mind, depending on the source of that water, they may have different types of treatment that they're monitoring and keeping track of, responding to those water main breaks or those incidents that Sandeep mentioned.

You know, usually, especially in the small towns, those water operators are also keeping our wastewater safe and they're wearing multiple hats working for the city. So keeping that in mind, depending on the source of that water, they may have different types of treatment that they're monitoring and keeping track of, responding to those water main breaks or those incidents that Sandeep mentioned.

And then they follow up with the Department of Health to make sure they're doing all the testing needed to make sure things are safe when they bring the system back online. And then I'd say the other really important thing is to think about what you can do in your own home to keep the water safe once it gets into your house.

And then they follow up with the Department of Health to make sure they're doing all the testing needed to make sure things are safe when they bring the system back online. And then I'd say the other really important thing is to think about what you can do in your own home to keep the water safe once it gets into your house.

So that's making sure that you let the water run, especially if you have an older home where lead might be present, making sure it's not sitting stagnant in the pipes for a long period of time, and then reducing your risk by always drinking cold water. If you need hot water, heating it up

So that's making sure that you let the water run, especially if you have an older home where lead might be present, making sure it's not sitting stagnant in the pipes for a long period of time, and then reducing your risk by always drinking cold water. If you need hot water, heating it up

on the stove or in the microwave, but using that cold water and then keeping your building plumbing, the maintenance on that up to date. So usually there's little screens on the end of faucets. You can clean those. A lot of people don't know that they can clean those. Most of them just screw off and you can soak them in vinegar for five minutes, brush them off, rinse and put back on.

on the stove or in the microwave, but using that cold water and then keeping your building plumbing, the maintenance on that up to date. So usually there's little screens on the end of faucets. You can clean those. A lot of people don't know that they can clean those. Most of them just screw off and you can soak them in vinegar for five minutes, brush them off, rinse and put back on.

And that can help reduce lead in your water, but it can also keep biofilm from building up and clouding up your water. So there's lots of things that you can do at home as well to keep your water safe. So I think those are the two big things for me, just how much work goes into it to make it clean for you and then things you can do at home to reduce your risk. Nothing is risky.

And that can help reduce lead in your water, but it can also keep biofilm from building up and clouding up your water. So there's lots of things that you can do at home as well to keep your water safe. So I think those are the two big things for me, just how much work goes into it to make it clean for you and then things you can do at home to reduce your risk. Nothing is risky.

So that's a great question. And some of that may depend on if you're a private well owner or if you get your water from a water system. So water system, so like municipal water is usually fairly constant throughout the year. The water system may have seasonal trends that they have to adapt for, but the water quality that you get as a consumer is pretty constant.

So that's a great question. And some of that may depend on if you're a private well owner or if you get your water from a water system. So water system, so like municipal water is usually fairly constant throughout the year. The water system may have seasonal trends that they have to adapt for, but the water quality that you get as a consumer is pretty constant.