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5 Reasons Why New Homeowners Are Installing This Water Filter In Their New Kitchen

By Sarah Jameson
Home DIY & Revamp Specialist

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Did you know: in 2023, over 250,000 first-time buyers took out a mortgage for their first home.

For many of them, that first house is special. A place to call your own, a place where you can plan the rest of your life & a place where you can have things just the way you want.

But a horrible realisation hits people after they run the tap for the first time - it tastes more like a swimming pool than water.

Here are 5 reasons why thousands of new homeowners's first addition to their new house is a water filter.

1. Easy 10-Minute Setup

If you can change a light bulb, you can fit the Water2 Pod 2.0.

It connects directly to your existing cold-water line; no confusing tools, no countertop clutter, and no ugly taps.

2. Makes Water Taste Like Bottled — Without the Bottles

That sharp chlorine tang? Gone.

Tea and squash taste purer. Even pasta water smells fresher.

Independent labs confirm: up to 95.28% chlorine reduction, 99.99% microplastic removal* — while keeping some healthy minerals intact.

My husband stopped buying bottled water within a week.

That’s about £300 a year saved, plus fewer plastic bottles in the bin.

3. Designed for Busy People, Not Engineering Wizzes

Most filtration systems feel like an expensive chemistry set or a plastic piece of junk.

Water2 was built by real people — for real UK homes.

  • One filter capsule lasts up to 12 months.
  • Built-in smart buzzer reminds you when to change.
  • All parts included — no hidden extras.

You should be able to have your filtered water straight from the tap - you shouldn't need to think about it.

4. Trusted by 180,000+ UK Homes

It's not just new homeowners. Mums, dads, sons, daughters and everyone in between is making sure the water coming out of their tap is filtered, fresh and delicious.

With over 10,000 5* reviews and countless news publications it's no wonder Water2 filters are being set up all over the country.

5. A No-Brainer Money Back Guarantee

Unlike your first house, with a Water2 filter you can try the filter out for 99 days and if you don't taste, smell and feel the difference you can return it for a full no questions asked refund.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 23786 reviews.

Customer photo review of Shower Filter 2.0

Easy to fit onto existing shower, the spray is soft and relaxing and looks great

Shower Filter 2.0

Been debating for a long time and finally took the plunge. Went for the additional fluoride filter too. Wow, how can I explain the difference!! Water no longer tastes of anything, just how I think it should be. Much better. Water beside my bed no longer tastes of chemicals in the morning. A pleasure to drink. Can only hope it's better for my health, shame there will never be a way to be sure. All I can say is I'm happy to hope it is.

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

We’d had our first filters just over a year when the alarm went off. Telling us it was time to change our filters. Boy did we notice a difference in the taste of our water. So, bought the replacements. Just untwist and slot into place. So easy and makes such a huge difference. I have and will continue to recommend to friends and family.

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Replacement Capsules

It wasnt as easy to fit as i hoped..thankfully a mate helped me...but so pleased with it now..my teenager says its slower water flow now but even he notices the difference in the water taste ..so highly recommend

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

Great experience, I ordered the 2.0 capsule that was delivered really quickly, I had issues woth casing as mine was an older casing so the newer capsule did not fit. I sent an email and a new casing was shipped out free of charge Excellent customer service.

2.0 Replacement Capsule

Nice to know this is improving our water quality 24/7

2.0 Replacement Capsule

We are retired and unable to get down so our Son fit it It literally took 3 minutes very happy so far glad we went for it as changing a filter every month was tedious

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

My new filter didn’t fit the old casing. Rang the company who gave me a code for a free replacement casing. Casing arrived fitted easily.

2.0 Shell Casing (Manual Request)

Had made such a difference to the taste of our tap water.

The Pod 2.0 Starter Kit

New system arrived to replace the original filter I had fitted. It was easy to set up, the hoses were long enough that I could sit the filter on the base in the corner of the under sink unit. Great tasting water with minimum effort, very happy with it.

The Pod 2.0 Starter Kit

It has been fitted neatly under my sink. I am delighted that I no longer need to use a water filter jug. It is so convenient to have clean fresh tasting filtered water straight from the tap. Thank you so much. ⭐️

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

Looks good feels good well worth the purchase hair and skin both feel lush

Shower Filter 2.0

The filtered water tastes ABSOLUTELY delicious. Had to get someone to help put it in but well worth it

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

Excellent filter and extremely easy to replace when due.

2.0 Replacement Capsule

Water really tastes much better! The kettle and the iron have no more limescale. Only disadvantage is the reduced water flow. The filters only need changing once a year, I would recommend them.

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

Customer photo review of Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

Arrived quickly and fitted quickly as well. I already notice the difference in the taste of my tea, especially as I use loose leaf tea.

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

Easy to swap over took less than a minute water off unscrew and screw the new one in water back on. Just remember a bucket underneath as you unscrew the old one!!

2.0 Replacement Capsule

Easy to fit and the water tastes far better, highly recommend.

The Pod 2.0 Starter Kit

Really great customer service and great pressure with the upgrade!

2.0 Replacement Capsule

The water in our area is hard and is not enjoyable to drink. With the filters the water is much better and has a smooth taste.

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle

I had to buy two 10mm male to 8mm female push fit connectors as we had an existing filter by Britta but this is so much better and easier to change. The filters seem to have been updated as they are different to those shown in the instructions or videos.

Pod 2.0 + Fluoride Filter Bundle