New Technology Synthesizes New York Tap Water For Bagels

There has been a theory for many years that New York's high quality tap water is responsible for the city's famous bagels and pizza. One man in Florida is using new technology to put the theory to the test.

Steve Fassberg, a native New Yorker living in Delray Beach, Florida, just opened the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. Fassberg is recreating New York tap water, then using this "tap water" in his bagels to hopefully make the finest bagels in the area.

By using a water filtration system from a company called Aquathin, Fassberg has been able to reproduce the taste and attributes of New York tap. The filter uses a 14 step process, including ionization, ozonation and mineral infusion. Apparently the outcome is a near perfect replica. Honestly, I had no idea this was even possible.

There still is however, a debate as to whether New York tap is actually the key to good bagels (or pizza). But one thing is for sure: New Yorkers believe in their tap water, no matter where they may be.

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