• devfuuu@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    It really is weird. I guess from other comments that this is something about those fancy and expensive fridges that no normal people have with water dispenser on the door and ice sometimes… Maybe?

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      7 months ago

      At least 50% of American fridges do indeed have ice and filtered water dispensers built in and I think they’re great :) ice cold, delicious water any time of the day? Yes please.

      They’re not even that “fancy/expensive” as it’s fairly standard

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        7 months ago

        Most of North America, the tap water is perfectly drinkable; but it can still be improved with extra filtration.

        These also provide water colder than a tap can.

        To be clear, very much a luxury item, not a necessity in any way. They’ve just become quite common over here.

        The filters are also particulate filters; they won’t do much if your water is actually considered unhealthy due to bacterial contamination/you’re on a boil water notice.