It started as a harmless habit — my husband waking up at night to drink straight from the bathroom tap instead of walking

to the kitchen. At first, it was funny, but over time I couldn’t shake the feeling that the water wasn’t quite

the same. “Water’s water,” he’d insist. Still, my curiosity got the better of me — and what I found proved otherwise.

Though both faucets use the same main supply, plumbing differences can affect quality. Kitchen taps are usually

connected directly to the main cold-water line, keeping flow cleaner and fresher. Bathroom taps, however,

may link to older pipes or storage tanks, where water can sit longer — allowing trace metals, bacteria, or residue to build up.

To test my hunch, I filled two glasses: one from each tap. The bathroom water looked slightly cloudy and tasted faintly metallic.

A home test kit later confirmed higher hardness and trace metal levels. Experts say it’s generally

safe but best for washing, not drinking — especially if the plumbing is old.

Our solution was simple: a bedside water bottle. And after one metallic sip too many,

my husband finally admitted I was right — sometimes convenience comes with a hidden cost.