8 best water filter jugs, tried and tested

Not only do jugs improve the taste of tap water, but they often work out cheaper than buying individual bottles - (Siobhan Grogan/The Independent)

We all know drinking water is good for us, but that doesn’t mean we all love the taste of it when it comes from the tap. Using bottled water is a big no-no for the planet, so buying one of the best water filter jugs is the answer for many households.

While water in the UK is highly regulated and safe to drink, a filter jug can provide extra assurance that the water we’re sipping is top quality, while helping to improve the taste. If you live in a hard water area, using filtered water in your kettle or coffee machine can help it to last longer.