Water is the gift that keeps on giving, assuming there’s enough rainfall. But while there are many reasons we use water—from cooking to washing to watering our plants—we humans are a lot more particular about the water we put in our mouths.
We’ve grown accustomed to only drinking water that’s filtered, bottled, sparkled, or any other fancy adjective that suggests the water is clean. However, here are three American cities where you can drink tap water and ease your mind knowing it’s super healthy and clean.
New York City, New York
Believe it or not, the Big Apple isn’t just known for its iconic landmarks. This concrete jungle is quite the resource bed for clean and delicious water, and it’s all thanks to NYC’s connection to the Catskill Mountain reservoirs, which are sweet and mineral-filled.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Another city that’s proud of its tap water, and rightfully so, is Oklahoma City. However, their secret to water success isn’t something they lucked into. The tap water they drink comes from six man-made lakes, tailored to ensure drinking health and enjoyment.
Memphis, Tennessee
But the true gold medal of best tap water to drink goes to Memphis—a city that is known for having some of the sweetest tap water you’ve ever tasted in your life. Due to the fact that it has so few minerals when it comes out of the ground, it requires very little processing, making it taste natural and simply divine.
