Main price drivers
- System type: under-sink RO, whole-home filtration, or both.
- Disinfectant: chloramine most of the year and free chlorine during maintenance; media must handle both.
- Home size and peak flow: bathrooms and fixtures set whole-home sizing.
- Installation: main-line location, bypass, drain, power, outdoor housing, community approvals.
Where Boynton homes often save
- No softener when the tap test confirms the plants' softening.
- Irrigation kept outside the filter, so media lasts longer.
- RO only for condo and 55+ community residents who mainly want better drinking water.
What a fair quote lists
| Should be listed | Red flag |
|---|---|
| Exact model and certification listing | Brand name only |
| Media type and why it suits chloramine | "Carbon" with no detail |
| Sediment protection | No mention of prefiltration |
| Installation scope | Labor added later |
| Upkeep schedule and parts | Silence on ongoing costs |
See why installation quotes differ.
Ongoing costs, as questions
- How long will media last at my use and disinfectant level, including chlorine maintenance weeks?
- Does the quote include a sediment prefilter, and how often is it changed?
- What are the RO filter and membrane intervals?
- Is any service included?
- How much water does RO send to the drain?
Read the annual cost of owning a whole-home filter.
Two Boynton households, two quotes
A resident in a condo or 55+ community who only wants better drinking water usually needs one item: an under-sink RO, installed within the community's rules. A family in a single-family home who dislikes the disinfectant smell in the shower, notices it more during chlorine maintenance weeks, and wants better drinking water usually needs two: a whole-home chloramine system and RO in the kitchen. Same city water, very different quotes. That is why Jorge starts with what bothers you and what your tap shows rather than a package price.
Your water bill is changing too
The city's Investing in Your Water page explains a utility rate adjustment driven by aging pipes, new federal rules including PFAS, and treatment costs. That is separate from home equipment, but it is a reason to keep RO drain ratios and irrigation use in mind when comparing systems.
Financing and next steps
Living Water offers financing through its financing partners; you apply with a credit application, and a co-applicant can apply with you. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974 to book the free test; the quote comes after Jorge has measured your water. Related: RO cost, softener cost in Boynton Beach.
https://www.boynton-beach.org/DocumentCenter/View/4063/2025-Water-Quality-Report-for-the-City-of-Boynton-Beach-9
https://www.boynton-beach.org/742/Chlorine-Maintenance-FAQ
https://www.boynton-beach.org/922/Investing-in-Your-Water
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist