If you are buying a specific drinking water hose then you must always look out for products that are lead-free and BPA-free. Standard garden hoses and other hoses are often made from recycled materials that are simply unregulated which means that they often contain very high levels of lead and other toxic materials that can leach into the water. Always look for water hoses which meet government regulations for the safest, cleanest water that tastes pure. Not only is this safer but you won’t get a plastic taste in your water too.