Is the city's tap water as good as New Yorkers claim? We looked into it. (opens original article in a new tab)

New York City's tap water was rated the best in a taste test, with experts attributing its quality to protected reservoirs and natural filtration, though lead risks remain due to aging infrastructure.

• New York City's tap water was rated 10/10 in a taste test against other cities
• Water expert noted NYC's water comes from protected reservoirs with minimal chemical treatment
• Lead contamination risks exist due to old pipes, with recommendations for mitigation