Oren wrote:
On Thu, 8 Jul 2010 09:00:55 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

What is
typical and necessary to get good tasting water, not particularly to
trap particulates.

*
Use these tips to help improve the flavor of your tap water:

* Put a pitcher of tap water in the refrigerator. This allows the
chlorine to dissipate. After just a few hours, you'll notice an
improvement in flavor.

most modern water supplies don't use chlorine. they use chloramine, which
does not dissipate.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloramine

* Add a lemon or orange slice. You'll add zest and overcome the
chlorine taste simply by overpowering it.

* Filter your water. There are hundreds of filter options at
varying costs, but an inexpensive activated carbon filter, like those
found in carafe systems, can improve taste and odor perceptions
associated with chlorine. These filters do not remove hardness,
minerals, sodium or fluoride.

http://www.snwa.com/html/wq_taste.html