Water jug filters that are sold at Poundland could save households up to £700 a year, it has been claimed.
The manufacturers behind the AQUAPHOR product say their technology can help ease increasing bills for those who regularly buy bottled water.
They’ve calculated that using a water filter jug could save between £300 per annum for a single person and £700 for a household of four.
Manchester Evening News reports that an AQUAPHOR filter jug was being sold at Poundland for £5 in October 2021. A pack of three replacement cartridges is on sale for £4.
According to AQUAPHOR, over 30% of households in Britain now have water filter jugs as an alternative to expensive plastic bottled water.
In a statement, AQUAPHOR managing director, Nigel Wheeler, said: "We wipe out the need for obtaining clean water from the constant purchase of plastic bottles, we also reduce impact on the environment in terms of single-use plastics.
"Even low-cost plastic water bottles regularly purchased from Tesco adds up and can end up costing you up to £1,000 a year.
"That's the extra spend households are going to have to find from the 1st April just to tread water.
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"It's simple economics. AQUAPHOR keeps money in your back pocket, staving off the energy price hike."
Of course, this saving only applies to those who spend money on bottled water - not those who just drink regular tap water.
It is by far cheaper to drink tap water than purchase expensive bottled water in the first place.
Brits are set to pay more for their water bills this year with the average cost rising £7 to £419 from April.
Bills for water and sewage in England and Wales are due to rise 1.7% this year, Water UK said.
However, some households may find their bills rise more or less than this average figure.
For example, some parts of the country, like Essex, will see bills rising by 10%.
Around £200 of the average bill goes to paying for water, and the remaining £219 for sewerage costs
Water UK chief executive Christine McGourty said: “Customers will continue to pay little more than £1 a day for their water and sewerage service, helping to directly fund significant investment in improving infrastructure and enhancing the environment.
"But we know this a difficult time for many, and no-one should have to worry about their household essentials.
“There is a wide range of support available for those in need, and I would urge anyone who’s concerned to get in touch with their water company.”
