Unless your doctor has advised you to restrict your intake of certain mineral substances that may be found naturally in the water system, the water that flows from your tap is perfectly safe to drink. The City's Water Utility continuously monitors the water supply to ensure its safety. This regular program of water analysis and inspection assures safe water for you and your family. The higher the concentration of these minerals, the harder the water. White spots and deposits form when hard water is heated or evaporates and the minerals are left on the glassware or in your water heater.
Hard water is safe to drink.
However, you can reduce the effects of hard water by adding powdered or granulated water softener to your laundry when you add the soap or detergent. You can add a small amount of detergent rinse to the rinse cycle of your dishwasher to help the water drain from glassware prior to evaporating. A small amount of white vinegar added to the water in your dishwasher is also very effective in minimizing hard water spots. Occasionally my water tastes and smells like bleach. Chlorine is used by the City as a disinfectant.