The following pages include several key improvements you can make in your boat's galley.
Lots of boaters don't want to drink water straight from the boat's water tanks because it doesn't taste fresh or because they fear bacteria or other contaminants may be present. Instead, they carry bottled water, which is an added expense, takes up lots of prime storage room in the galley or elsewhere, and creates more trash that must be carried ashore. But it's easy and cost-effective to install a water filter between the tank and the galley tap.
There's certainly no need for a fancy filtering system or an expensive boating specialty item. The undersink filter shown here is marketed for RVs, which like boats typically have lower-pressure water systems than in the home. Inside the canister is a filter element that is easily replaced every year or so. Different varieties of filters are available. This one includes a charcoal element that removes the taste of chlorine as well as germs and other contaminants. That means you can add a little bleach into your water tanks to keep them clean, and the chlorine taste will be gone at the tap.
Just search online for "RV water filter" and check your options for the best fit for your boat. These are very easy to install and usually come with the needed fittings.
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