Safer · Better · Cleaner
Better than filtered.
Smarter than bottled.
Filtered hot and cold water, instantly. Better Tap reduces what's harmful and keeps the minerals your body needs. Explore the Better Tap water bar.
The honest comparison
You've been choosing
between bad options.
| Bottled Water | Pitcher Filters | Reverse Osmosis |  Better Tap |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Plastic waste | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Microbial water treatment (NSF 55) | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Removes minerals | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| No instant hot/cold | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Easy to use | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
How it compares
Better Tap vs. common filters.
How MAZE + UV stacks up against the water filters most U.S. homes use. Tap a category to expand.
Practical & lifestyle
| Contaminant / property | Better Tap (MAZE + UV) | Gravity (e.g. Berkey) | Under-sink carbon | Pitcher (e.g. Brita) | Ceramic | Faucet-mount (e.g. PUR) | UV treatment | Reverse osmosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mains-fed — no refilling needed | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Instant boiling water | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Instant chilled water | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Sometimes | ✕ | ✕ |
| Smart filter-change alerts | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Retains minerals for taste | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Water efficient (no wastage) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
Biological contaminants
| Contaminant / property | Better Tap (MAZE + UV) | Gravity (e.g. Berkey) | Under-sink carbon | Pitcher (e.g. Brita) | Ceramic | Faucet-mount (e.g. PUR) | UV treatment | Reverse osmosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteria (e.g. E. coli) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cysts (e.g. Cryptosporidium) | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
Minerals (retained = good)
| Contaminant / property | Better Tap (MAZE + UV) | Gravity (e.g. Berkey) | Under-sink carbon | Pitcher (e.g. Brita) | Ceramic | Faucet-mount (e.g. PUR) | UV treatment | Reverse osmosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium & magnesium (retained) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Partial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Limescale reduction | ✓ | Partial | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
Heavy metals
| Contaminant / property | Better Tap (MAZE + UV) | Gravity (e.g. Berkey) | Under-sink carbon | Pitcher (e.g. Brita) | Ceramic | Faucet-mount (e.g. PUR) | UV treatment | Reverse osmosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | ✓ | Partial | Partial | Partial | ✕ | Partial | ✕ | ✓ |
| Mercury | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Asbestos fibres | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Partial |
Physical contaminants
| Contaminant / property | Better Tap (MAZE + UV) | Gravity (e.g. Berkey) | Under-sink carbon | Pitcher (e.g. Brita) | Ceramic | Faucet-mount (e.g. PUR) | UV treatment | Reverse osmosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sediment, rust & particles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Microplastics | Partial* | ✕ | Partial | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
*Microplastics filtered to >0.5 microns.
Chemical contaminants
| Contaminant / property | Better Tap (MAZE + UV) | Gravity (e.g. Berkey) | Under-sink carbon | Pitcher (e.g. Brita) | Ceramic | Faucet-mount (e.g. PUR) | UV treatment | Reverse osmosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Pesticides & herbicides | ✓ | Partial | Partial | Partial | ✕ | Partial | ✕ | ✓ |
| Pharmaceuticals & hormone residues | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
Comparison of common point-of-use filter types; competitor capability varies by brand and model.
MAZE Filtration
Reduces the harmful.
Keeps the healthy.
Most filters strip everything. MAZE is engineered to do both.
MAZE filtration
a range of contaminants reduced in a single pass.
Lead & chlorine
The stuff you don't want, filtered out.
UV microbial treatment
Microbial water treatment between pours (NSF 55).
Minerals stay
Calcium, magnesium and potassium kept in.
Better taste
Clean water your body actually recognizes.
No plastic
One system replaces every bottle and jug.
The minerals that matter
Filtered, not stripped.
Reverse osmosis takes everything out. MAZE leaves what your body needs in.
What comes out
of your tap?
Enter your zip. See what's likely in your local water.
In New York, NY, your water may contain:
Better Tap reduces what's harmful. Keeps what's healthy.
NSF-certified to reduce a range of contaminants.
One countertop. Zero clutter.
One system. Replaces all this.
Better Tap
Hot or Cold.
Exactly Right.
From icy cold to boiling 212°F — exactly the temperature you want.
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From icy to boiling — all from one tap.
Built for real kitchens
Designed for everyday life.
Hot or cold instantly
30 temperature settings for every moment.
Built for families
Child lock, pedal & night light.
Multi-stage MAZE
a range of contaminants out in a single pass.
Better for the planet
Goodbye plastic. Hello better.
Fresh MAZE cartridges
New filters arrive at your door right when it's time — roughly every six months. No reordering.
UV lamp renewals
A replacement UV lamp ships about every 12 months to keep filtration running at full strength.
Professional setup
A trained technician installs your system properly the first time and gets your water flowing.
What your membership covers
Everything that keeps your water at its best.
Ongoing service & support
Real help whenever you need it, plus a system that quietly looks after itself between visits.
Lifetime warranty
Coverage for the life of your membership, so your investment stays protected for the long run.
Always pour-ready
Filtered hot and cold water on tap every day, with the upkeep running quietly in the background.
Peace of mind, built in
Confidence in every glass.
From certified filtration to US-based people who pick up the phone, your membership is designed so you never have to think twice about what's in your water.
Certified filtration
NSF/ANSI-certified MAZE filtration, independently tested and verified.
US-based support
A friendly team here in the USA, ready when a question comes up.
Lifetime warranty
Long-term coverage for the life of your membership, protecting you well past the everyday.
Service that flexes with you
Help when you want it,
quiet when you don't.
Life moves. Your membership keeps up — easy to manage, easy to adjust, and backed by real technicians whenever hands-on help makes sense.
Why families switch
to Better Tap
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My daughter pours her own water now. I know exactly what's in it.
No more Costco runs. This thing is a game changer.
Tea in seconds. Ice water anytime. We love it.
The best tasting water we've ever had.