Equipment drivers
- Number and type of stages, including carbon suited to WASD's chloramine.
- Alkaline remineralizing stage, which raises pH for taste.
- Tank vs. tankless design; see tankless vs. tank RO.
- Faucet style and finish.
Installation drivers in Cutler Bay kitchens
- Faucet hole: an existing sprayer or soap hole is simpler than drilling stone.
- Drain connection under the sink.
- Fridge or ice maker line: distance and route from the sink.
- Cabinet space for the unit and tank.
- Condo rules on plumbing work, if applicable.
Cutler Bay kitchens range from older single-family homes to newer townhomes and condos, and the counter material matters: drilling quartz or granite for a faucet takes more care than using an existing hole. Under-sink space can also be tight where a garbage disposal and a water heater line already compete for room. Jorge checks all of this in the same visit as the water test, so the quote reflects your actual cabinet.
Ongoing costs to ask about
Ask for a written schedule for prefilters, carbon, membrane and post-filter at your household's use, and the price of each. On chloramine water, the carbon stages work harder than on chlorinated water, which can affect how often they are changed. Read RO filter replacement cost and RO operating costs.
Comparing with bottled water
Many Cutler Bay households compare RO with the cases or jugs they already buy. The useful math uses your actual monthly bottled spend against the RO's filter schedule. Try the bottled water vs. RO calculator with your own numbers.
What a fair quote includes
- Exact model and its NSF/ANSI 58 listing.
- Installation scope, including the faucet and any fridge line.
- Filter schedule and prices.
- Warranty in writing.
Living Water offers financing through its financing partners; you apply with a credit application, and a co-applicant can apply with you.
Where RO goes in the house
Most installs are at the kitchen sink, but some households add a second RO at a wet bar or in an in-law suite, or run a line to the ice maker. Every extra point of use adds parts and labor, so decide where you actually drink and cook before asking for a quote. Jorge will tell you if one well-placed system covers your needs.
Get your quote
Jorge tests your tap, looks under the sink and gives you an itemized quote after the free test. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. See also under-sink RO in Cutler Bay.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist