Improve the taste, odor, and appearance of the water you drink and use for cooking. Install a drinking water filter in your home. This will also remove contaminants like organic chemicals and heavy metals. It can also help remove water hardness caused by minerals.

Using a water filter will not increase your water usage nor increase your water bill. In fact, if you store water in the refrigerator using the pitcher type of water filter instead of running the tap to get cold water to drink, this may further help reduce your water consumption. Basic water filters can be bought in hardware, department and grocery stores as well as from internet websites.