The system in (rural) Thailand works quite well. The locals don't drink the tap water but get it in large 20L or so reusable plastic containers. There's a deposit of like $70c and a refill is like $20c from the local store.

Why not use a water filter and glassware? That's what I've done at home for 15+ years.

I think many workplaces also have filtered water, including every place of worked at (although not everyone uses it).

The "water cooler" was a really good solution!

I’m not the parent comment, but many undesirable things are not caught by the common carbon water filters.

Specifically it does very little for bacteria, viruses, and other organic compounds.

Indeed, sibling comment is correct in that, unless you invest in a serious filter, it won't filter out much except sediment.

Is bottled water better? I remember a TV report long ago specifically saying it's worse in that regard.

Anyway, I've been drinking filtered tap for 15+ years all over the United States -- never had a problem and tastes great.

Not always. You have to do your research and pick and choose.

TV won't give you any useful information.

Would you care to share what the results were?

Also, many things are made with tap water, and I avoid those too.