Drinking Water Filter Taps

A water filter for tap gives you a dedicated outlet for filtered drinking water at your kitchen sink. These standalone drinking water filter taps are installed alongside your existing kitchen tap and connect to an under sink drinking water filter.

Your normal kitchen tap continues to supply hot and cold mains water, while the separate filter tap dispenses filtered cold water only. It's a simple option if you're happy with your existing kitchen tap but want convenient filtered water for drinking, cooking, making hot drinks and filling reusable bottles.

Our range of drinking water filter taps includes different spout heights, reaches, lever styles and finishes, so you can choose a tap that works practically with your sink as well as complementing your kitchen.

The tap itself does not filter the water. It is the dedicated outlet for your under sink filtration system, so you can choose the drinking water filter that meets your filtration requirements separately from the style of tap you prefer. If you also need the filtration system, browse our Drinking Water Filters range.

If you want hot, cold and filtered water from one combined kitchen tap instead, that's a different type of product. See our 3 Way Filter Taps range.

Browse our standalone drinking water filter taps below.

Choosing a drinking water filter tap?

A drinking water filter tap is a relatively simple piece of equipment, but there are several things worth checking before you buy one. Spout height and reach, the available space around your sink, the required mounting hole and the connection to your filtration system can all affect which tap is most suitable.

What is a drinking water filter tap?

A drinking water filter tap is a separate tap dedicated to dispensing filtered cold water.

It normally sits on your sink or worktop alongside your existing kitchen tap. Underneath the sink, the drinking water tap is connected by small-diameter tubing to an under sink water filter.

When you open the filter tap, cold mains water passes through the filtration system before reaching the tap.

This arrangement keeps the filtered drinking water separate from the normal hot and cold water supplied by your existing kitchen tap.

It also means you don't have to filter all the water used at the kitchen sink. Water for washing dishes and general cleaning can continue to come through your existing tap, while the separately filtered supply is reserved for drinking and cooking.

Why choose a standalone water filter tap?

One of the biggest advantages is that you can keep the kitchen tap you already have.

If you like your existing tap, it matches your kitchen or you've only recently replaced it, installing a separate filter tap means there's no reason to change it simply because you want filtered drinking water.

There are other practical advantages too:

• Filtered water on demand - turn the lever whenever you want fresh filtered cold water.
• Keep your existing kitchen tap - the filter tap is installed separately rather than replacing it.
• Use filtered water where it matters - ideal for drinking, cooking, kettles, coffee machines and reusable water bottles.
• Choose the filter separately - your choice of tap doesn't dictate the type of filtration you use.
• Reduce reliance on bottled water - conveniently refill glasses, jugs and reusable bottles at home.
• A wide choice of styles - select the spout height, reach, lever and finish that works best with your existing kitchen tap and sink.

For many households, it's a straightforward way to add filtered drinking water to the kitchen without changing the main tap.

How does a drinking water filter tap work?

The filter tap is only one part of the system.

A typical installation consists of:

Cold mains supply → drinking water filter → separate drinking water tap

The filtration system is usually installed inside the cupboard beneath the kitchen sink. A connection is taken from the cold water supply and directs water through the filter.

The treated water then travels through tubing to the drinking water filter tap above the sink.

This is why the tap itself isn't the water filter. The quality and type of filtration depend on the under sink filter or purifier connected to it.

That distinction is useful when you're shopping for a water filter for your tap. You can choose the filtration technology according to what you want to reduce from your drinking water and choose the tap according to its dimensions, appearance and practicality.

Do I need to buy a water filter as well?

Yes, unless you already have a suitable under sink filtration system.

A standalone drinking water filter tap is designed to dispense the water produced by a separate filter. If you're replacing an existing filter tap and already have a filtration system installed, you may only need the new tap.

If you're starting from scratch, you'll normally need:

1. A suitable under sink drinking water filter
2. A standalone drinking water filter tap
3. The appropriate tubing and fittings to connect them

Different filtration systems are designed to address different water quality requirements, so we don't think the tap should dictate the filter you choose.

If you haven't chosen your filtration system yet, see our Drinking Water Filters range or contact us and we'll help you work out which type is most appropriate for your water and what you want to reduce.

How to Choose the Right Water Filter Tap

The appearance of the tap matters, but we'd recommend checking the practical details before choosing purely on looks.

Check the spout reach

The reach is the horizontal distance the spout extends over the sink.

A longer reach can be useful with a larger sink or where the mounting position means the tap needs to extend further over the bowl.

Check the dimensional drawing on the individual product page and consider where the water will actually land in your sink.

Check the spout height

A tall or swan neck tap provides more clearance underneath the spout, which can make it easier to fill bottles, jugs and kettles.

However, taller isn't automatically better.

If the filter tap is being installed close to a window, shelf or another tap, check the available space before ordering.

Think about where the tap will sit

Remember that this is a second tap.

Look at the space around your existing kitchen tap and decide where the drinking water tap can be positioned without the two taps interfering with one another.

You should also consider whether the lever can move freely and whether the tap can comfortably reach the sink bowl from its mounting position.

Check the mounting hole

A separate hole is required in the sink or worktop for a standalone drinking water filter tap.

Check the installation requirements for the individual tap before drilling. If you're unsure whether your sink or worktop is suitable, it's worth checking with your installer first.

Check the connection to your water filter

Our drinking water filter taps are intended for use with under sink drinking water filtration systems, but fittings and tubing can vary.

Check the connection details shown on the individual product page, particularly if you're buying a replacement tap for a filter system you already own.

If you're buying both the filter and tap from us and you're unsure about compatibility, ask us before ordering.

Choose a finish that works with your existing tap

Because the drinking water tap sits alongside your main kitchen tap, many people choose a similar finish so the two look as though they belong together.

Our range includes finishes such as chrome, brushed steel, stainless steel, brushed nickel and black, depending on the particular model.

You don't necessarily need an exact match. A complementary finish can work equally well, particularly if it ties in with your sink, handles or other kitchen fittings.

Which Water Filter Should I Use With My Tap?

This is deliberately a separate decision from choosing the tap.

Your drinking water filter determines what is reduced from the water. The drinking water filter tap determines how that filtered water is dispensed.

For example, one household may simply want to improve chlorine taste and odour, while another may be concerned about particular contaminants and require a different type of filtration.

That's why we prefer to let you choose the filter and tap separately rather than assuming that one standard filter and tap combination is right for everyone.

If you're not sure where to start, our Drinking Water Filters category explains the different options available.

Standalone Drinking Water Filter Tap or 3 Way Tap?

They both provide filtered drinking water at the kitchen sink, but they do it in different ways.

A standalone drinking water filter tap is installed alongside your existing kitchen tap and dispenses filtered cold water only.

A 3 way tap replaces your existing kitchen tap and provides hot mains water, cold mains water and filtered cold water from one combined unit.

Choose a standalone filter tap if you want to keep your existing kitchen tap.

If you want to replace your existing tap and have all three water supplies available from one unit, see our 3 way taps range instead.

Why Trust Fountain Filters?

Choosing a drinking water filter tap shouldn't just be about finding one that looks good in a photograph.

At Fountain Filters, we specialise in water filtration, so we understand the relationship between the tap, the filter, the tubing, the fittings and the way the complete system needs to work once it's installed.

We also believe you should be able to choose your drinking water tap and filtration system according to your own requirements rather than being forced into a predetermined filter and tap combination.

When you buy a drinking water tap from Fountain Filters, you benefit from:

• A carefully selected range of taps specifically intended for filtered drinking water
• Clear dimensions and technical information to help you choose
• Advice on compatibility with drinking water filtration systems
• Access to the fittings, tubing, filters and replacement cartridges needed for your installation
• Free standard UK delivery
• UK based help if you're unsure which tap or filtration system you need

If you have an existing water filter and aren't sure whether one of our tap will connect to it, contact us on 01352 838 281 or send us a message before ordering and we'll help you check.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a drinking water filter tap?

A drinking water filter tap is a separate tap used exclusively for filtered cold water. It is normally installed beside your existing kitchen tap and connected to an under sink drinking water filtration system.

Does a drinking water filter tap actually filter the water?

No. The tap dispenses the filtered water, but the filtration takes place in a separate system normally installed beneath the kitchen sink. This allows you to choose the tap and water filter separately.

Can I fit a water filter to my existing kitchen tap?

That depends on what you mean by fitting a filter to the tap. The products on this page are standalone drinking water filter taps, not filters that screw onto the end of an existing kitchen tap. They are installed separately and connected to an under sink filtration system. If you want to keep your existing kitchen tap, you can install one of these taps alongside it.

Do I need a separate tap for an under sink water filter?

Not necessarily. A standalone drinking water filter tap is one option and allows you to keep your existing tap. Alternatively, you can replace your existing kitchen tap with a 3 way tap that supplies hot, cold and filtered water from one unit.

Where is a drinking water filter tap installed?

It is normally installed through a suitable hole in the kitchen sink or worktop, close to your existing kitchen tap. The precise location will depend on your sink layout, available space and the dimensions of the tap.

Can I replace my existing drinking water filter tap?

Yes. If you already have an under sink drinking water filter and simply want to replace the tap, you can buy a standalone tap separately. Check the tubing and connection requirements of your existing system against the specifications of the replacement tap.

What should I check before buying a drinking water filter tap?

Check the spout height and reach, required mounting hole, available space around your existing kitchen tap, finish and connection requirements. The technical drawing on the individual product page should help you check whether a particular tap will suit your sink.

Can a drinking water filter tap be used with reverse osmosis?

Many standalone drinking water taps can be used as the dedicated outlet for an under sink reverse osmosis system, provided the connections and system requirements are compatible. Check the specifications of both products or contact us if you're unsure.

What's the difference between a drinking water filter tap and a 3 way tap?

A drinking water filter tap is a separate tap for filtered cold water that sits alongside your existing kitchen tap. A 3 way tap replaces your existing kitchen tap and supplies hot, cold and filtered water from one combined unit.

Need Help Choosing a Drinking Water Filter Tap?

If you're replacing an existing filter tap or putting together a new under sink drinking water filtration system, we're happy to help.

Tell us which filter you have or are considering, along with anything you're unsure about such as the connection size, available space or tap dimensions, and we'll help you choose a suitable stand-alone drinking water filter tap for your kitchen.