filtered water

I am often asked about the type of water we set out for our dogs.

It's tap water.

I'd like to say that I'm diligent enough to give them the same Brita filtered water that I drink, but that isn't the case. I keep their bowls cleaned and refreshed twice a day at least, but it's all tap water.

A bit about filtered water:
Filtration systems, such as Brita, can reduce (not eliminate) the following contaminants from tap water (click), the most common are:
* Copper

•  Source - corrosion of household plumbing & erosion of natural deposits
• Potential Health Effects - gastrointestinal distress, liver or kidney damage

* Mercury

•  Source - Erosion of natural deposits, runoff from landfills/cropland
• Potential Health Effects - kidney damage

* Cadmium

• Source - corrosion of galvanized pipes, runoff from waste batteries/paints
• Potential Health Effects - kidney damage

* Lead

• Source -  corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of natural deposits
• Potential Health Effects - Infants and children; Delays in physical or mental development; children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults: Kidney problems; high blood pressure