iced -“According to the CDC, NYC has the cleanest tap water is the country, and is one of only three places in the U.S. that is exempt from filtering its water, since it is so pure.”
Unfortunately, their standards aren’t Halacha standards. It might be safe to eat crustaceans, but you’re Oiver a Lav -because it’s a whole living creature. So you’re not allowed to drink NY tap water.