What Are the White Bits in My Drink?
                                
                                
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                                According to a survey of tap water across the U.S. and Canada, the calcium concentration can vary dramatically, contributing to the visibility of harmless white flakes in your drinking water. These particles, while often harmless, can have many different sources depending on the type of beverage and how it was prepared.