Drinking Water Tap FAQs

In the UK, kitchen tap water is treated and safe to drink. However, it can still contain chlorine, sediments, and other impurities that affect taste and odour. If you want even cleaner, better-tasting water, a water filtration system and dedicated kitchen tap is a simple and effective upgrade to improve the quality of your drinking water.

Head to our dedicated guide on the benefits of filtered drinking water for your home to learn more.

Once a water softener is installed, the softened water typically flows through your existing taps. This means you don’t need a dedicated tap for soft water.

However, if you want more flexibility – such as access to both softened and filtered drinking water – you might consider upgrading to a 3-way or 4-way tap. These allow you to use hot, cold, and filtered water from a single fixture.

You can also install a separate tap specifically for filtered drinking water. In this setup, your main kitchen tap continues to supply softened or standard mains water, while the dedicated drinking water tap is fed directly by your filtration system.

Water filter taps work by drawing water through a filtration system beneath your sink. As the water passes through specialised filter cartridges – such as carbon or reverse osmosis filters – impurities are removed, and cleaner water is delivered through the tap. This design provides a constant supply of high-quality drinking water to your home, 24/7.