| Option | Upside | Downside | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filter pitcher (Brita-style) | Removes chlorine taste; cheap to start | Cartridge costs forever; slow to filter; hogs fridge space | Daily tap drinkers bothered by the taste |
| Plain pitcher + tap water | No running costs; refills instantly | Doesn't change the water's taste | Anyone whose tap tastes fine |
| Faucet-mounted filter | High flow; filters cooking water too | Needs installation; some taps don't fit | Households filtering big volumes daily |
| Bottled water | Consistent taste anywhere | Costliest per liter; hauling and waste | Places where tap water really doesn't work |
Do You Need a Filter Pitcher?
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If your tap water tastes fine, no — a plain pitcher is cheaper and never needs cartridges. Buy a filter only when chlorine taste genuinely bothers you in chilled tap water.