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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emilie Lavinia

Are Brita’s water filters worth it? Our wellbeing editor put one to the test

I put the wildly popular at-home filter jug to the test - (The Independent/Emilie Lavinia)

If you’re the sort of person who says, “Tap is fine” when asked “Still or sparkling water?” you might want to rethink your answer.

Between the news of “do not drink” warnings in Yorkshire due to tap water contamination and last year’s confirmation that London’s tap water is likely tainted by forever chemicals, the humble tap might not be the first place you look for healthy hydration.

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