Test the water to find out if it is safe
If you live in a city or a town that has running water, it is probably safe enough to drink. However, it never hurts to be absolutely sure. Testing it can tell you whether there is an elevated amount of minerals such as iron. It may seem like nothing to worry about, but hard water can end up damaging your pipes and even lead to one of them bursting.
Pipes may burst because the minerals deposit on the pipe walls and can increase the pressure with which the water flows. If you have high iron content in the liquid coming out of your tap, then you might want to consider buying and installing a water softener. This will filter the minerals out and protect your pipes.