What is your opinion of Lawrence tap water? / LJWorld.com

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Asked at Massachusetts Street on September 4, 2006

“I’m partial to Overland Park water because that’s what I’m used to. Every once in a while there’s a sulfuric smell to the water here.”

— Adam Clark, U.S. Army, Lawrence

“I think it tastes pretty good. It’s not that bad.”

— Juliana Birdling, food service, Lawrence

“I live over the bridge in North Lawrence, and it’s pretty gross. It’s a little better in town, but it’s still not that great.”

— Brock Potucek, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“Personally, I’m used to it because I grew up drinking the same kind of water. It’s not my first choice, but I don’t mind it.”

— Morgan Scott, sales associate, Lawrence

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oldfashiongirl (anonymous) says…

Didn't you just ask this question last week? Don't have a dog in this fight, so have a great Labor Day!
September 4, 2006 at 6:18 a.m.
jonas (anonymous) says…

Used to it. It's better if it get's refridgerated.
September 4, 2006 at 6:22 a.m.
paladin (anonymous) says…

Recycling is a good thing. Most of the time. Watch how these happy readers react to and deal with that which has come before. Welcome. You now have crossed over into the Twilite Zone.
September 4, 2006 at 7:21 a.m.
ms_canada (anonymous) says…

There are some things in this world that you can simply not get used to. The water that comes out of my tap is one of them. I am really not partial to drinking water that smells like a swimming pool. Hence all my drinking water gets filtered and kept in the fridge.
I did not notice any chlorine odor from Lawrence water when I was there.
September 4, 2006 at 9:17 a.m.
Gootsie (anonymous) says…

I think it's fine.

This is the first time I think the LJW interviewed an invisible man for OTS. Adam must be in special forces.
September 4, 2006 at 10:26 a.m.
classclown (Class Clown) says…

I'll give basically the same answer that I gave to basically the same OTS question from yesterday.

There is nothing wrong with the city's water. There is nothing wrong with the way it tastes.
September 4, 2006 at 11:02 a.m.
greyhawk (anonymous) says…

at least the water is better than the water in mexico.
September 4, 2006 at 12:01 p.m.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…

The water is just fine. I do agree that when you goto other places it tastes different. Just something to get used to.
September 4, 2006 at 12:02 p.m.
JJE007 (anonymous) says…

I don't like the taste at all. I (charcoal) filter mine but would still drink something else if I could afford it.

It's still a thousand times better than drinking directly out of the Kaw/Clinton toilet and waste toxin repository.
September 4, 2006 at 12:26 p.m.
thunderbuns (anonymous) says…

Tomorrow's OTS question:

What is your opinion of the letter "M"?
September 4, 2006 at 12:56 p.m.
ms_canada (anonymous) says…

Gootsie - I am confused, did I miss something with Adam? The invisible Adam is wearing a blue New York Yankees ball cap and a red T shirt. Why would you say he is invisible.
Maybe I am just plain dense. hmmmmmmmmm. good use of the letter *m* don't you think.
September 4, 2006 at 1:20 p.m.
Gootsie (anonymous) says…

On my webpage, there is no picture of Adam! Just his quote. Really? You can see him?

You see web people.

yes'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
September 4, 2006 at 2:28 p.m.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

the webpeople *are your friend* and they've come to help you!
September 4, 2006 at 3:54 p.m.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

two or three times a year the lawrence water plainly STINX! also tastes terrible too. that's why we use a filter pitcher in the fridge.

it could be worse. in west sacramento CA for example, the city water comes outa the tap stinking so bad you smell it *across the room* and showering can make you seriously nauseated.
September 4, 2006 at 3:58 p.m.
Gootsie (anonymous) says…

Do all of you have a face by Adam's quote?
September 4, 2006 at 3:59 p.m.
killjoy (anonymous) says…

It's Karma, Gootsie. I think you need to reflect on things you've done. Obviously, you're being punished.

Of course on the other hand, there might be another reason that God doesn't want you to see Adam. perhaps you and Adam were twins separated at birth by some twist of fate and God has a reason for keeping you apart....or maybe it isn't God doing this. Maybe, it's satan. Anyway, I think you should accept it.
September 4, 2006 at 5:30 p.m.
bearded_gnome (anonymous) says…

depends on how you kill it.
September 4, 2006 at 8:55 p.m.
sunshine_noise (anonymous) says…

Don't drink it and when I use it for cooking or mixing with something I boil it first. I drink bottled water only - have been for years. Has anyone looked at the condition of the KAW river lately? Disgusting and this is our water supply. Please??
September 4, 2006 at 9:42 p.m.
Gootsie (anonymous) says…

Could be right killjoy! Maybe it's best I can't see him.

Thanks!
September 5, 2006 at 6 a.m.