It all depends....the Villages uses different sources and treatment facilities for potable water. Some, like ours in Rio Pondersosa, taste just fine and is very much softer than the water we get at our house in Indiana. Other locations here the water is very different. You can sample the various offerings by visiting the Rec Centers and trying out their water fountains. It really is quite amazing all the variety you can find in this community.

We’re not fans of our water in Tamarind Grove so we use a Brita stream pitcher for drinking, coffee, tea and the dogs water. Price for replacement filters are not much. Works well for us.