Next up, the faucet-mounted filter. This little guy screws onto your tap like a clingy ex, promising cleaner water with a twist and a click. Expect to pay $30 to $150 for the unit, plus replacement cartridges every three to six months at $20 to $50 a pop. Surprise fact: some of these filters actually contain activated charcoal from coconut shells. That’s right—a coconut went to war for your water. Respect the coconut.
But here’s the kicker: they slow your flow to a sad trickle. You’ll stand there, waiting for a glass to fill, contemplating every life choice that led you to this moment. Worth it? Maybe. Annoying? Absolutely.
