In the UK, an estimated nine million homes still have lead pipework and, while our drinking water complies with the EU and UK's rigorous testing standards, there are easy ways we can improve its quality. Filtering the water you drink and wash in means reducing the amount of PFAs, heavy metals and chlorine in your daily routine, as well as protecting your hair and skin from dryness and hard water damage. However, you do want to be careful not to strip out essential minerals that are actually healthy for us to consume. A good filter should be equipped to do just that.
Best home water filters
Large filters might conjure images of water coolers in Severance style offices, but there is a new generation of stylish pieces here to change that perception. Endless Rhythm water filters serve not just to clean your drinking water, but to instil you with a sense of superiority as the proud owner of the world's best looking filter. Made of hand-thrown ceramic and available in a range of different colours, the simple mechanism is based on the ancient method of using ceramic to filter water: the top half is filled with water, which slowly passes through a fine filter, and collects in the bottom half, ready to be decanted and enjoyed.
The most popular type of filter comes in jug, or carafe, form. Thanks to their small size, they are easy to transport from room to room and can be kept in the fridge for a hit of cold, fresh water at any time. The Aarke jug is a handsome alternative to the classic plastic Brita filter, and can be popped straight onto the dinner table without the need to decant the water into a more attractive jug. For a more affordable option, this smart Aquaphor filter is a great choice. As it is made of glass, once it has completed its filtration process you can remove the central section and you will have a simple glass jug to pour from.
For a low-maintenance filtration system for your shower, look no further than a nozzle attachment. Hello Klean has a range of contemporary, sleek devices designed to fit into your existing bathroom scheme. Simply screw them into place and voilà, you've got filtered water on tap, literally.
