Abstract: A tap water filter apparatus (30) and a method of use thereof are provided. The apparatus is placed between a beverage container (20) filled with tap water and an empty beverage container (40). The combination is then inverted and water is filtered through filter media (52) in the apparatus into the previously empty container. The apparatus defines spouts (32, 44) that retain the containers in place. The apparatus also defines a skirt (60) that automatically controls water flow through the apparatus.

Abstract: A tap water filter (130), filter apparatus (150) and methods of use thereof are disclosed. The filter may be disposed between a one liter plastic beverage container (120) filled with tap water and an empty beverage container (122) to filter the tap water through filter media (164) into the previously empty container. The apparatus defines spouts (132, 134) that retain the containers in place. The filter also defines a buffer (140) that automatically prevents water overflow. The filter apparatus includes the filter and a storage container (152) which receives the filter and is supported, in turn, on a stand (154). Tap water may be filtered into the storage container and dispensed therefrom via a faucet (157) mounted in the container wall (158).