Hi Bill,
I have been on the peg for over four years now - four years and seven months to be more precise. I have no options regarding even tasting what water tastes like as I have not had a sip of it in all these years and months. However, as far as dehyderation is concerned - I have never faced a problem and I " drink" a lot of water in the form of plain water, juices, soya milk and other healthy mixes.
The only thing that surprised me in one of the postings is saying that one must be careful to see how much you syringe at a time. I too use modified syringes ( one I which developed at home) and there is no limit or speed through which I have to pour the liquid down the peg tube.
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Ananth