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Ok, but unfiltered does not imply untreated. Maybe that's where they got the idea, though.
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It is, indeed. I'd edit the post but... too late.
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It's largely unfiltered, but it is still treated for disinfection. Chlorination and UV is standard for NYC water, and its fluoridated as well.
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Treatment is usually just the addition of chlorine and in some countries, fluoride.

Filtration isn't common.

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