Actually, no. We do not have potable and non-potable taps. All the pipes come from the same main.
Its not a pleasant thought, but back in the 50's and 60's when everyone was worried about nuclear war, the government even suggested using the water in the toilet reservoir (not the bowl!) for drinking in a survival situation.
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