CONSUMER TEST; Water filters.

ALTHOUGH UK tap water is meant to be safe, it does not always taste, look or smell pleasant. A water filter helps reduce limescale and impurities such as chlorine, lead and other metals, so the water is clearer with a crisp, clean taste.

In the long term, a water filter is a cheaper option than bottled water.

But make sure you change the filter regularly, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Below TANIA ALEXANDER tests out a selection of water filters.