I am thinking of buying a water filter for general health reasons. Does anyone in the group use one on a regular basis and do they they have any significant advantages. What do people think are the best type - or do they think the're probably just gimmicks and tap water is likely to be just as good?
Am very interested in your opinions.
I have one, and I like it. Our water tastes very heavily chlorinated, and it makes it palatable.
I don't feel a need to filter based on what's in the water, it's largely down to taste for me.
I like the fact there is a water filter built into my fridge, and I always filter my water that way - I can't tell you what the filter is called, but I know it needs to be replaced every six months. Personally, I prefer to drink filtered water.
It would be good to hear other people's opinions too, regarding whether they drink filtered water or not.
Zest 
My family uses Brita for the water filter system. Works pretty good.
I've stuck with Brita for years, though I'm curious to try a brand I've seen that adds magnesium to the water. I don't live in an especially hard water area, so a filter lasts the full 4 weeks, however, they need changing by 3 weeks if the water is very hard. I especially dislike the taste & smell of chlorine, though unfortunately the filters don't remove fluoride.
Soft/filtered water is better for the skin but not the skeletal system. Hard water is better for bone health, but makes scummy tea. 
Many thanks for your replies. I think in the end the best way might be to just go and buy one and judge for myself what results I get (if any). Fortunately they aren't very expensive.
Keep the comments coming though. Others members opinions are always interesting.
I have a Brita water filter and have used one for many years now, I do not like the tap water where I live. I live in a soft water area, Devon, but the tap water doesn't taste very nice. I visited a friend a couple of days ago who lives in Cornwall but in a little village and she just uses the tap water and her water is much better than mine!
My filter lasts for 4 weeks and I buy my new compatible ones in Wilkinsons.
Hi, crazyfitness. Like the name !
Thanks for the tip about Wilkinsons for the filters. I'd never have thought about them. I know the filter prices can vary a lot.
I drink chilled tap water, always bottles of it in the fridge. I do wonder if I should filter the water, I know a few conspiracy theorists who would say not to drink tap water but I’m not sure. Tastes fine to me. x
I decided to have a look on the subject on youtube last. Plenty of info on there but was just as confused as ever in the end. Some suggest best things since sliced bread, others a waste of money. (take a look at the lad who tries one to filter coke ! )
Have decided to try one on a suck it and see basis ! Thanks a lot for everyone's responses.
Hi happydodderer, when you research what's actually in our water, a good filter becomes an essential & no longer a luxury. There are many different types and a great range of prices & it can get a bit confusing. All depends what you want it for; just drinking water, shower filter, whole house filter, portable filter? And your budget, but it doesn't have to cost alot to get basic, safe water.
This is a handy guide to help in choosing the right water filter for your own situation:
puriflowfilters.co.uk/Choos...
It has some comparison tables at the bottom. Hope this helps
Hi my hubby just bought one that you plumb in to the water supply it comes with a tap and you change it every 6 months think from tool station I just fill up a jug and pop in fridge hope this helps 😀
Also forgot to mention it wasn’t expensive about 30 pounds 😀
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Filtered drinking water - Tap filter or Jug
