So if you live in an area with poor tap water quality (or you simply prefer the taste of filtered water), you'll want to have a filtration system in place. Not only will a good filter remove ...

Believe it or not, these pitchers work just like the LifeStraw. Fill them up with tap water and it slowly passes through a filter system. Then the main reservoir below collects the filtered water.

Studies indicate that standard tap water may have more contaminants than you think — testing your water and using a filter may help reduce your risk. (Getty Creative) ...