While some water filters are designed to screen out potentially deadly lead, many filters and bottled water with added minerals simply improve the taste of water. PhotoAlto/Antoine Arraou/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption PhotoAlto/Antoine Arraou/Getty Images The Salt Which Water Is Best For Health? Hint: Don't Discount The Tap July 27, 2018 Scientists weigh in on whether Americans really need to pay for alkalinized, mineralized, or purified water from filters or bottles.