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- Is It Safe to Drink Cold Water From the Bathroom Tap?
Cold water is generally the better choice when drinking from household faucets.
Hot water can dissolve certain metals from plumbing materials more readily than cold water. For this reason, drinking-water guidance generally recommends using cold tap water for drinking, cooking, and preparing food.
If you are thirsty and your bathroom tap is connected to a properly maintained drinking-water supply, cold water may be suitable for consumption.
However, there are a few things to consider first:
Make sure
