How does tap water not get contaminated?

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It seems like it’s very easy for tap water to be unsafe to drink. I can imagine it’s easy for bacteria to grow in the pipes or something

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It is constantly flowing and is chlorinated. The addition of a small amount of chlorine makes it an inhospitable environment for bacteria to grow, and the constant flow keeps pipes clean.

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