I caught my father shuffling down the hall carrying the cat’s newly filled water bowl. Because it has always been that way, the water bowl is kept in the master bathroom. I asked if it wouldn’t be easier to fill the bowl at the bathroom sink?

Of course not, he pointed out the kitchen tap is filtered, while the bathroom tap is not. Gotta admit he had me there!

The only other thing I can offer in my defense is:

I don’t think pure water is a high priority in a cat’s life.