Littleton water (denerwater.org) has chloramine, and will leave an off flavor if you don't treat for it. I use campden tablets, and that got rid of the light pool flavor.
dontman, I think you have your timeline incorrect. I believe the agreement was changed and forced upon Ed after he had begun his business. If he hadn't accepted the terms (under duress) he would have no business. He had to accept to avoid losing everything. The other store(s) seem to have...