Submitted by plsgoobs t3_z0yhth in CambridgeMA
While I am grateful that the city procured and installed the PFAS filters, our household really did enjoy the water that we had from MWRA for the past few months.
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pelican_chorus t1_ix861mv wrote
Yup, MWRA tastes better. It was the biggest thing I noticed moving from Somerville to Cambridge.
blackdynomitesnewbag t1_ix86ypp wrote
This is so disappointing. Fresh Pond water is literally highway runoff
MyStackRunnethOver t1_ix8blvm wrote
I'll offer the opposite opinion: MWRA water tasted terrible and I'm so glad it's gone. I'm happy at least some people enjoyed it, though :)
take_eacy t1_ix8mxf5 wrote
Was it just me or has anyone else noticed that their PUR filters have been really struggling the past 2 months? I've had 3 filters in a row become extremely slow within about 2 weeks; I used to use them for several months before this happened
Edit: further clarification, I've lived in the same place for two years, used Pur for 10 years. I can only think of about 2 or so other incidences of (new) filter issues like this
blackdynomitesnewbag t1_ix8nmad wrote
Cambridge water is hard and corrosive
blackdynomitesnewbag t1_ix8ojv2 wrote
Mine were flowing just fine
ejegg t1_ix8x00i wrote
The city is filtering it at the treatment plant
becausefrog t1_ix8x9ca wrote
The filters are at the water treatment plant. Cambridge needed to change the filters as part of regular maintenance but due to Covid related shortages they could not get the replacements for months and had to switch over to MWRA water supply until the new filters arrived. New filters installed means they have switched back to Cambridge's own water supply.
Hyperbowleeeeeeeeeee t1_ix90nqy wrote
Yup same here. Clogged up fast.
charlottespider t1_ix993bx wrote
My hair is very unhappy :(
sporkoroon t1_ix9cowv wrote
Omg, I just realized that this is what happened to my hair!
Moomoomoo1 t1_ix9kqdl wrote
I can’t tell a difference in the taste but my shower water pressure was a lot higher
earlgreyyuzu t1_ixaf23e wrote
What does Cambridge water taste like? I’ve been drinking it, but I don’t notice much of a difference. Maybe it tastes a little flat and not as crisp as MWRA water?
tarrosion t1_ixapvcf wrote
Same with me, during the MWRA period they clogged super fast and the filtered water didn't taste as clean.
justsomegraphemes t1_ixbf2j9 wrote
What exactly is happening?
justsomegraphemes t1_ixbfhov wrote
Hmm. I've used a Pur filter in different places and this summer/fall is the first time I've had a filter pass water wayyy slower than it should just weeks after installation. I haven't come up with any possible explanation until now.
BuckyWunderlick007 t1_ix83ccv wrote
I’m sure your pipes, plumbing fixtures and appliances enjoyed the break from the corrosive Cambridge water as well. What can I say? The water is one of the worst things about living in Cambridge. You take the good with the bad.