Start from what NMB Water delivers
NMB Water treats Biscayne Aquifer water with lime softening or nanofiltration and brackish Floridan Aquifer water with reverse osmosis, blends them, and disinfects with chloramine. Its 2025 report says the water met or was better than all state and federal drinking water standards. So a home drinking-water system in Aventura is about taste, odor and personal preference, plus any specific concern for which you choose a certified product. Jorge's free test measures chloramine and dissolved solids at your tap.
The options compared
| Option | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | No installation, renters, small households | Many rated for chlorine only; small capacity; frequent refills |
| Refrigerator filter | Cold water on demand | Short contact time; replacement often forgotten; check for a chloramine rating |
| Faucet-mount | Quick to add | Bulky on designer faucets; slows flow |
| Under-sink alkaline RO | Multi-stage treatment, dedicated faucet, minerals added back for taste | Needs cabinet space, a drain connection and installation |
| Whole-home system | Every tap and shower in a house or townhome | Not practical in most condo units; not a drinking-water specialist |
Matching the option to your home
- High-rise condo owner: under-sink RO is the usual choice, within your association's rules.
- Renter: start with a chloramine-rated pitcher, or ask your landlord about RO.
- Townhome or house: RO in the kitchen, optionally with whole-home filtration for showers.
- Specific contaminant concern: choose a model certified for that contaminant under NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 and check its listing.
Questions worth asking before you buy
- Which certifications does this exact model carry, and for which claims?
- Is it rated for chloramine, not only chlorine?
- How often is each filter replaced, and what does a change involve?
- How much water goes to the drain per gallon produced?
- Does the faucet fit my countertop and sink, and will my building allow the installation?
Clear answers make it easy to compare a pitcher, a fridge filter and an RO system on the same terms.
About the alkaline stage
Living Water's under-sink units add a remineralization stage after the membrane, which raises pH and returns some minerals. Many people prefer the taste. That is the whole claim; we do not make health claims about alkaline water. If you prefer standard RO, read alkaline vs. standard RO.
If you are away part of the year
Any filter that sits unused for months is worth attention when you return. With RO, that usually means draining the tank and running fresh water through before drinking, and possibly a filter change. With a pitcher or fridge filter, start a new cartridge. Ask about this before you buy so the upkeep fits your schedule.
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Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist