The Night I Discovered Our Faucets Weren’t Created Equal
1. A Nightly Habit
For years, my husband drank from the bathroom faucet at night, insisting “Water is water.”
But something about that tap always felt different, and curiosity eventually pushed me to investigate.
2. Why Bathroom Water Can Vary
Though both taps share the same source, kitchen sinks often connect to the main cold-water line,
while bathroom faucets may run through “older pipes” or even storage tanks.
Water that sits longer can pick up minerals or traces of metal, making it less fresh.
3. The Side-by-Side Test
I compared two glasses of water. The kitchen sample “sparkled,”
while the bathroom one looked slightly cloudy and had a “metallic edge.”
A home test confirmed higher hardness and trace minerals—not unsafe, but not ideal for regular drinking.
4. A Simple Fix
Experts say bathroom water is fine occasionally, but not the best daily choice.
Now a bedside water bottle keeps convenience—and taste—on our side.
