[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by JerryLBell

We bought a house in TV last year and plan on moving to it in a few more months. Our renters decided to have a water filter system installed and wanted to leave it for us. At $20 a month, I wasn't sure if the water really needed an extra level of filtration beyond what was provided by the filter built into the refrigerator. What is the consensus on the drinkability of Villages water? Our house is in the south end. of that makes a difference.

Thanks in advance for any helpful replies!

OP, this has been discussed extensively on this site, you can do a search for all of the gory details, but the above comments are good. We installed a Sears water softener (salt), and a Sears whole house filter and have great tasting and SOFT water. Sears, Lowes, and Home Depot all carry combination units now. I periodically test our water for sodium, and there is none. Also no chlorine, and we use much less soap in the laundry, the showers, the sink etc., with the soft water.
You will get lots of opinions, so my suggestion, move in, try the water. If your system has a bypass, use it and try the water. Then talk to your neighbors, try their water. Then and only then decide what you want to do.
Also, you MAY get inundated by the water filter sales people. According to some of them the water is unsafe to do anything. This is NOT true. My suggestion do NOT but a system from anyone that comes to your door.
Hope this helps.