You could buy a lot of powdered water softener for the price of a softening unit. From a health standpoint, most softeners replace calcium and magnesium in the water with sodium that can add to the concerns of high blood pressure and heart patients. If you do plan to install a water softener, it's a good idea to have it installed only on the hot water, leaving the drinking water alone. This has the added advantage of using less salt for maintenance, thus saving money and protecting the environment. Occasionally my water tastes and smells like bleack.
Chlorine is used by the city as a disinfectant.
Cold water always tastes better. In fact, many people find that merely storing cold tap water in the refrigerator in a closed glass container will remove any objectionable taste. City water costs a little over a penny for 10 gallons, and it's delivered to your home. If you have further questions about Fullerton water quality, please call Mir Fattahi, Water Engineering, at 738-6895. Many job seekers in North Orange County stop by the City Hall Personnel Department to check for opening - which include public and private sector opportunities.