Beverage
Tap Water
A tier
Tap water is municipal treated drinking water—chlorinated or chloraminated, mineral content set by source and treatment, the default cooking liquid for pasta, stocks, and baking when quality is acceptable. Flavour varies from clean to chlorinous. Use for most boiling and baking. Filter or rest if chlorine clashes with delicate tea or fermentation.
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History
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Urban piped water systems made tap water a household cooking standard.
Chlorination improved safety of municipal tap water worldwide.
Indoor plumbing made tap water the default kitchen water globally.
Home filters addressed taste concerns while tap remained primary cooking water.