in a new batch of water. But, the tap water is chlorinated, and I wondered if that chlorination may interact with the vitality of the sprouts and deteriorate its quality. The other option would be to use distilled water or... (8 replies, last updated by hotoynoodle May 10, 2007)

The recent discussion of water filters reminded me of a question that’s been troubling me for some time. Do Brita-type water filters remove fluoride as well as chlorine? If so, am I putting myself at greater risk of tooth... (4 replies, last updated by russkar April 22, 2002)

, and cadmium and zinc that might be found in tap water*—will be regenerated for alternative use or converted into energy. *Substances reduced may not be in all users’ water. Preserve has calculated that the benefits of keeping... (8 replies, last updated by MakingSense February 21, 2009)

the chlorine even after it’s been filtered. Also, it’s always nicer to get fresh water off the tap WHEN you need it, instead of getting a pitcher of it, and let it sit around. Same goes for bottled water. They get... (5 replies, last updated by LisaPizza July 4, 2002)

Those pipes really make a difference. For years, I’ve been hearing how great NYC tap water is, but the places I’ve lived here in Manhattan have all had nasty-tasting, disturbingly particulate-filled tap water (we... (18 replies, last updated by Mike Zurer February 26, 2002)

This is spot on. There are no issues with Paris tap water. I’d be more concerned about poorly handled airline food and water. I don’t buy much bottled water any more in Paris. I use a Brita filter at home, but that is... (15 replies, last updated by Steve G May 16, 2005)

I went to a sandwich place for lunch, selected a sandwich and asked for a glass of water. The cashier said they cannot serve tap water. San Francisco’s water source, the Hetch Hetchy Resevoir, produces clean water,... (13 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong May 5, 2001)

Was wondering about the chowhound opinion as to the recent news reports that unfiltered New York City tap water is not kosher because it has tiny organisms called copepods in it? (12 replies, last updated by Gastro-Gnome June 2, 2004)

I just did a search of the Chowhound site to find out what’s been said about water filters. It seems to be determined by individual preference. Some people are happy drinking straight from the tap, others are happy with a... (0 replies, last updated by La Dolce Vita February 27, 2007)

the green powder supplement advises to use filtered water for the mixture with the powder due to the chlorination effect from tap and/or unfiltered water. A local supermarket has a large water filter machine (reverse osmosis,... (3 replies, last updated by FelafelBoy May 29, 2007)

can taste the salt in our tap water from the softner, so we have an under-the-counter Omni double filter system. We use the filtered water for drinking, cooking, and coffee, and regular tap water for everything else. I’ll... (126 replies, last updated by blackpointyboots July 6, 2007)

and serving filtered carafes. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/05/no_bottled_wate_1.php and a Bruni blog piece about being refused tap water in an NYC restaurant... (39 replies, last updated by RShea78 July 14, 2008)

Many of the commercial bottled waters are simply local tap water, that has been filtered maybe a bit more than what you receive through your tap. Read the labels carefully, is your water truly coming from mountain springs or... (18 replies, last updated by ironmom April 23, 2002)

I just read that Steve Hanson has instituted a "no tap water" policy in all the B.R. Guest restaurants— ostensibly to help out the city water shortage, the restaurants will be serving bottled water only, which diners can... (10 replies, last updated by journalist gal April 5, 2002)

Does anyone have any water filter suggestions? One that would attach to the sink. I have read some of Debra Dadd’s blog about water filters and have been left totally confused and scared (I guess a lot of water filters have... (6 replies, last updated by HLing February 22, 2008)