Is it really that much better to have bottled (filtered) water after working out than tap?

Is it really that much better to have bottled (filtered) water after working out than tap?
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Not in general, unless there is a specific issue with water quality in your town. The water treatement plant is supposed to post a periodic notice with your waterbill, and with the paper of record.
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