Is Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Like many kids of the ’90s I hardly ever drank filtered water growing up. I drank directly from sinks or hoses and even, one time, directly from a river (dangerous and highly not recommended). It is safe to say that I was never picky where my water was sourced. However, since reading about the horrible side-effects of tainted water in Flint, Mich., a few years ago, I have wondered if I should be more particular how I hydrate. What exactly is in our tap water in the U.S.? Is it worth getting a filter or stocking up on bottled water? I investigated the latest of U.S. water safety to find the answers.

Is Water Safe Out of the Tap?

The short answer is that, in most places in the United States, it is relatively safe. However, the long answer is a bit more complicated. Urban areas…

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Joint Chiropractic — https://www.thejoint.com/alabama/montgomery/east-montgomery-22007/320152-is-tap-water-safe-to-drink

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