<p>A water aerator is provided that has a rigid support plate that in the operating position is disposed essentially horizontally. The support plate has a practically planar upper surface and at least one aperture for air. An elastic plate of elastomeric material is disposed on the upper surface of the support plate. The elastic plate is provided with a plurality of fine slits that can be widened by air that is introduced between the support plate and the elastic plate. The elastic plate has a rim that sealingly surrounds the downwardly directed rim of the support plate to be secured thereto in a hook-type manner.</p>
