According to Mens Health Magazine, the City of Phoenix has a drinking problem. It isn't too much tequila or beer that's the issue. It's the drinking water.

In a survey regarding the cleanliness of the tap water in 100 cities, Phoenix came in dead last. Yup. Number 100. The folks at Mens Health were quick to say that this doesn't mean that the tap water in Phoenix is unhealthy or dangerous; it simply means that 99 other cities had better water. The ranking was based on "levels of arsenic, lead, halo-acetic acids and total trihalomethanes (linked to cancer), and total coliform bacteria, plus the number of EPA water-system violations from 1995 to 2005."

According to the City of Phoenix web site, "The Phoenix Water Services Department consistently provides a reliable supply of drinking water that meets or surpasses all standards for health and safety at a cost lower than most cities in the Southwest." You can also find water quality reports there.

Keep in mind that you folks in Tempe, Peoria, and all the other cities and towns comprising the Greater Phoenix area were not included in this unfortunate ranking. It is directed at the City of Phoenix only. You can check your own city's Water Department for quality reports on the tap water.

Poll: Do you drink tap water at home?

1) I live in the Phoenix area. I drink tap water at home.
2) I live in the Phoenix area. I don't drink tap water at home.
3) I don't live in the Phoenix area. I drink tap water at home.
4) I live in the Phoenix area. I don't drink tap water at home.

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