It's sounding like things are figured out, but I'm still scratching my head over the water thing... I get that the water maybe contaminated, but why not buy a filtration system? Is there a strengthening benefit to hauling gallons of water that interests you?

You didn't ask, but if it were me, I'd get a water test kit (they're inexpensive) and get the information I need to make a decision on the level of filtration I desire. As was pointed out earlier, it's less wasteful, less expensive and wouldn't require me to haul water.

Furthermore, if the water turns out to be toxic, the citizenry need to be informed and changes need to be made. The water services provided by your city are subsidized by YOUR tax dollars. Clean drinking water is not a luxury and as a tax payer you SHOULD feel entitled to it. It's not good enough that bottled water can be purchased elsewhere, you deserve clean water because you're PAYING for it!

As a commuter myself, I do admit to feeling pride when hauling groceries or sweating my way to work rain or shine. When I first started years ago the pride was felt more acutely and I'm embarrassed to admit to an amount of humble-bragging about it. So keep up the cause and reap the benefits of your active lifestyle for years to come!