[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!

[Bogie Shooter]

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!

Utilities

The District is pleased to be able to serve its customers with a supply of pure and safe water while providing dependable wastewater and storm water services.

Water supply quantities are regulated by the St. Johns Water Management District (Lake County) and Southwest Florida Water Management District (Sumter and Marion County) which have issued consumptive use permits to the four utility companies serving the residents of The Villages. Water and wastewater treatment and distribution are regulated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The Utilities serving the residents of The Villages are:
�Village Center Service Area (Lake County and District 1 in Sumter County) is owned by Village Center Community Development District.
�Little Sumter Service Area (District 2, 3 in Sumter County and District 4 in Marion County) is owned by Village Center Community Development District.
�North Sumter County Utility Dependent District (District 5, 6, 7, 8 and a part of District 9 in Sumter County) is owned by North Sumter County Utility Dependent District.

VCCDD Utilities Department is responsible for the operations and management of the water and wastewater treatment systems. The VCCDD Finance Department is responsible for the billing and collection of payment for those services.

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[Rapscallion St Croix]

Your renters probably are suckers who fell for a high pressure sales pitch.

[Bonny]

I always drink water from the tap. I think our water here is very good !

[justjim]

Because of the temperature the tap water is warm, but other than it is warm there is nothing wrong with the water. Actually, I think our water in TV is better tasting than most other Florida water direct from the tap. My opinion.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

We had a house filter installed fo $500. It works great and you can tell the difference. It is not a softner... Just three filters. Pure drinking water is very important (not bottled water). You can trust the government if you want but we do not.

[laryb]

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

We had a house filter installed fo $500. It works great and you can tell the difference. It is not a softner... Just three filters. Pure drinking water is very important (not bottled water). You can trust the government if you want but we do not.

We have the same filter system from Nova. While I won't say there is anything wrong with our water, and I really don't think there is, there is a noticeable difference in taste and smell. The chlorine smell is gone, it tastes cleaner, and the residue the unfiltered water leaves is less.

[pooh]

The water here is perfectly fine, however I wasn't thrilled with the taste or smell. I also have a Nova filtration system installed and the water tastes and smells, well, it doesn't smell, it tastes great.

[ColdNoMore]

I believe the water here is 'safe' to drink.

As for the taste and smell however, it falls woefully short for some of those of us who are used to a better source for public water. That pretty much goes for most of Florida IMHO however...so is not endemic to just The Villages.

You'll just have to make that determination for yourself.

[NYGUY]

Of course the water won't kill you, but the taste and smell may make you wish you hadn't drank it. We went with a Nova whole house filtration system to solve that problem. You can then throw away the filter in the refrigerator.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...rations-68945/

[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.

[Bonny]

We have been here 16 & 1/2 years. We have always drank tap water and have never had a water filter. Like some say, you have to try it first and then decide.

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

Of course the water won't kill you, but the taste and smell may make you wish you hadn't drank it. We went with a Nova whole house filtration system to solve that problem. You can then throw away the filter in the refrigerator.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...rations-68945/

We're you happy with Nova customer service? I sent them an email but they never responded. I'll try calling next time. I need to have tasty tap water so getting the best filtration is important to me.

[Fred R]

This conversation is so funny. When I'm up in Ohio I have a small 2700 cistern and catch my water off the roof. I'm thrilled to have "city water" at my home in TV and drink it all the time. It's clear, clean, and I don't have to worry about a pump giving out in the middle of a shower or the pump freezing in winter. I had a guy try to sell me a water softening system one time and part of his sales pitch was telling me how I would save money on laundry detergent. Hell, I figured it out and I would have to wash clothes until I was 151 yrs old before it paid for itself. To each their own I guess.

[pooh]

Originally Posted by Retiring

We're you happy with Nova customer service? I sent them an email but they never responded. I'll try calling next time. I need to have tasty tap water so getting the best filtration is important to me.

Send Nova Filtration a PM here on TOTV.