On Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:42:18 +0000, Andy Hall
wrote:

That is only the advice of teh water companies. There is not a health
reason for it. Having said that, all tap water tastes pretty
disgusting anyway.

I believe the non-softened tap is a requirement under water bylaws.

In addition you have to have a
compulsory water meter installed as they use excess water during
regeneration.

Not true.

True in the Southern Water area at least. Similarly if you have a
garden tap installed etc.

sponix