The water used to cook becomes part of the food, from the pasta to the rice. The quality and the taste carry into the dish.
The pasta
Pasta cooks in the water, and the water's minerals shape the texture. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Iowa City, the tap is the everyday pot.
The rice
Rice absorbs the water, and the taste of the water carries into the grains. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Iowa City, the clean water makes the better rice.
The soups
Soups and the stocks are built on the water, and the quality shows. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Iowa City, the water is the base.
The vegetables
Blanching and the boiling use the water that touches the food. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Iowa City, the fresh water is the care.
The filtration
Filtered water removes the chlorine taste that can flat-line a dish. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Iowa City, the filter is the kitchen upgrade.
The habit
Using the good water for the cooking is a habit that pays in the taste. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Iowa City, the habit is the care.
The call
Cook with better water. Call 888-217-3585 and Iowa City Plumbing Helpers will match you with an Iowa City pro for a filter install.
Plumbing in Iowa City: what to know
In Iowa City, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Johnson County — from Coralville, Tiffin and North Liberty to ZIP codes like 52242, 52245, 52240 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Iowa City?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Iowa City Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Iowa City.