My husband drinks from the bathroom tap at night, dismissing my concerns with, “Water is water.” I researched and found that while all tap water comes from the same main supply, bathroom water often flows through older pipes or storage tanks, risking bacteria, metal leaching, or stagnation. Kitchen taps, connected directly to the main line, provide fresher, cleaner water. I tested both taps: kitchen water was clear and crisp, but bathroom
water had a cloudy, metallic taste. A water testing kit confirmed higher hardness and trace metals in the bathroom water—not dangerous, but not ideal. Experts suggest running the tap for 30 seconds, using a filter, or checking tanks to reduce risks. One night, my husband gagged on odd-tasting bathroom water, finally admitting defeat. Now, he keeps a water bottle by the bed, claiming it was his idea. Kitchen water is best for drinking; bathroom water is better for washing. Convenience isn’t worth the risk of contaminated pipes.
