Let’s be real. If you live in a city with decent municipal water, a filter is a total win. It cheap, easy, and keeps your kidneys from filtering out chlorine all by themselves. Your body will thank you.
If you’re on well water, or live in an area with lead pipes, or you’re a lab nerd who wants zero contaminants—go pure. But don’t be shocked when it costs more and your water bill goes up. Everything has a price.
Here’s my final, totally unsolicited advice: Buy a filtered carafe for drinking. Use tap water for cooking. And if you’re really high-maintenance, get a small reverse osmosis faucet for your counter. Live your best life.
At the end of the day, filtered vs. purified is like choosing between a cozy coffee shop and a sterile lab. Both serve water. One just does it with more personality. Stay hydrated, you weirdo.
