AIBU to ask if anyone else has a water softener?

[CokeZeroHero]

We have moved into a new house which has one installed. Jesus Christ, I need next to none of my usual amount of bubble bath!

Can the water be drunk from the tap on or a definite no no? We've been filtering it through a Brita jug and I'll enquire about a drinking tap being fitted when we have it serviced next week but advice is conflicting online as to whether it's ok to drink

You should have one tap which has non softened water which is obviously drinking water. Really not sure about drinking softened water but not ok for babies and young children. We have a special tap with filtered water stored in a small tank under the sink.
There are also two filter cartridges which are changed every six months. It is amazing how dirty they get.

No, I live in Scotland

I hate it when I'm at my dads down south. My hair doesn't get properly clean in their hard water and the water tastes foul.