Abstract: This disclosure relates to a filtered metal trough. A filtered metal trough can have various uses. A filtered metal trough can be used as a stylish aboveground swimming pool. Such pool is rugged, compact, requires little maintenance, and is durable. A filtered metal trough can also be used as clean, healthy alternative to a standard metal trough for watering animals. In particular, this disclosure describes a filtered metal trough comprising a trough comprising an intake orifice and a discharge orifice, a water pump, and a water filter. Additionally, such filtered metal trough can comprise an intake hose that connects the trough intake orifice to the water pump, an intermediary hose that connects the water pump to the water filter, and a discharge hose that connects the water filter to the discharge orifice.