How ubiquitous are home water filtration systems in the USA? [closed]

I'm planning a trip to the USA from coast to coast in maybe a couple of years and I think I'll stay in App-rented houses (not mentioning a specific one here). I know I can ask each individual renter through the app about that, but in general for the year 2022, how common are home water filtration systems in the USA? Is there any official statistic on it?

Like those that sprout from the side of the kitchen faucet, or even central home filters.

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It will depend on the state and the gusto of the home owner.

In some northern states, tap water tastes great and is perfectly healthy without a filter, so there is little chance to find one.
in Florida, water is ok health-wise, but tastes like cat pee (it is hot, so they add a lot of stuff to restrict bacterial growth). So households where people actually drink water would often have a filter; but if it's a soda-drinker family, they wouldn't bother.
in some specific places, I wouldn't touch the tap water with a ten-foot pole, filtered or not.
and so on.

Your best bet is to buy one when you arrive, they are cheap, and you can take it with you.

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Are whole house water filtration systems worth it?

Whole-house systems with carbon filters are the most economical option, and they also require the least maintenance. These filters generally don't need to be replaced for at least three years, and they remove one of the most common contaminants: chlorine, which reduces the chance of poor-tasting water.

Can water filters cause health issues?

\u201cFilters that are not changed at the proper time may not work to reduce the contaminants that they were originally designed to address. If it's not filtered out, that contaminant might result in potentially harmful health effects,\u201d said Andrew.

Which water filter removes the most contaminants?

Reverse osmosis systems are some of the best options for your water. The Reverse osmosis system in the 4 stage design is a design that will help you remove the maximum number of contaminants from your water.

Are water filter systems safe?

Some filters can remove parasites such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia if used properly. However, they may not remove viruses and bacteria. Germs could still be present in your filtered water.

What is a Whole House Water Filter and What Does it Do?

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