Why Toledo’s tap water tastes funny (and how to fix it)

By utilizing an activated carbon filter, this pitcher removes common culprits behind foul tasting or smelling Toledo tap water such as geosmin. The Brita Everyday Elite Filter Pitcher provides great-tasting water in just minutes, and the long-lasting filters are easy to replace. The pitcher also sports a 10-cup capacity, making it perfect for filling up big water bottles or cooking pots.

A slightly cheaper yet still very effective option on the market is the PUR Plus Filter Pitcher. This filtered pitcher provides up to 11 glasses of clean drinking water free from many of the contributors to unpleasant drinking water in Northwest Ohio, including lead. Additionally, the indicator light makes keeping track of needed filter replacements easy. It also features a dishwasher-safe design to prevent grime from accumulating and comes in a variety of colors.

This pitcher might be a bit pricier than our other picks, but it is hard to argue with its quality. Featuring a filter that targets over 365 contaminants and separates them from your tap water, the Clearly Filtered Pitcher/Filter combo provides top quality drinking water. Another aspect that sets this pitcher apart is the long filter lifespan of at least four months. And if that wasn’t enough, it is made of medical-grade plastic to minimize the risk of microplastic consumption.

This water solution features a 3-part filtration system that can produce a half gallon of ultra filtered water every minute. The water produced by this system is free from 99% of 78 separate critical contaminants that can be found in tap water. This system has a very ergonomic design that makes filter exchanges easy. Not only that, but the filters in this system last for up to 6 months of regular use, or a whopping 800 gallons of water.

One option to improve your water quality without breaking the bank is the Waterdrop 15UA system. Boasting an install time of just 3 minutes and an activated carbon filter made from coconut shells, this unique product can work wonders on the overall quality of your water. The intuitive design of this system also protects against clogging. This filtration system is perfect for those who don’t want to replace their home faucet, and the low cost of replacement filters for this system further add to its overall value.

It’s hard to go wrong with a company that has as strong of a reputation as 3M, and this under sink water system meets the same high standards as their other reliable products. This system meets nearly all the water filtration needs for a household in the Northwest Ohio area, with a dual stage carbon-block filtration system and a 625-gallon capacity. Filter replacement is a breeze, and the system has an automatic shutoff feature at the 625-gallon mark in order to avoid compromising the water quality of your home. The sleek chrome faucet the system comes with is also a nice bonus.

For the best household water quality around, a reverse osmosis system like this one made by Home Master is tough to beat. Featuring a catalytic carbon filter and a unique remineralization system, this design takes out the elements of local water you don’t want while keeping the ones you do. Instillation is a breeze as well as maintenance due to the system’s year-long filter lifespan. This system also features a sediment filter along with NSF certified components made in the USA.

If you want the water quality benefits that a reverse osmosis system provides for a slightly lower price, the APEC ROES-50 system is just what you’re searching for. APEC has been a household name in the water quality game for over 20 years, and this system lives up to their lofty reputation. This reverse osmosis system is WQA certified and comes with a beautiful designer faucet that is designed with this system in mind. Toledo water consumers can have peace of mind with the water produced by this system, since it has a total dissolved solids level of 2000.

The most impressive reverse osmosis system that we found during our research was the Waterdrop G3P600. This system is the most comprehensive package that we have covered, with its 8-stage filtration design and 600 gallon per day water production capabilities. It is also very fast, as it can fill up an 8 oz water cup in just eight seconds. The faucet included within this system is a state-of-the-art digital display that showcases both the quality of your water and the lifespan of the water filter. And in case that wasn’t enough, this system is a tankless design that prioritizes using as little space under the sink as possible.