I have used Epic products for many years. I filter the water in my home because it comes fluoridated and chlorinated from the Hudson River. I also have a 2 gallon Epic filter in my cabin upstate because the water that comes out of the well sometimes has sediment, and would not be good for much without the filter. I use it for washing dishes, etc. but I have never drunk the water from the well. I buy drinking water at the super market just to be safe.