We live here and don't like the water. We feel certain it's safe, we just don't think it tastes particularly good. We use a water filter at the house and often order bottled water in restaurants. But it's just a taste thing. I've spent a lot of time in some fairly strange places (i.e. West Africa) where water quality really is an issue. I don't think you have to worry about your health. If it tastes OK, don't worry. If you don't like the taste, go for bottled water. I agree with the post about water temperature. When I was a kid growing up in Kentucky I really liked the tap water in the winter when it was cold. In Florida, it's always warm.