The system
- Stages: pre-filters, the membrane, post-carbon and any remineralization stage.
- Alkaline or standard: alkaline adds a mineral stage. See alkaline vs. standard RO.
- Tank or tankless: different footprints and flow. See tankless vs. tank RO.
Your kitchen and building
Many Dania Beach RO installs are in condos and apartments east of US-1 and near the beach. Cost drivers include cabinet space, drain access, whether the countertop needs a new faucet hole (stone counters take more work), and association rules about who may do plumbing work. A refrigerator or ice-maker connection adds tubing and time.
Your water
The water sets how hard the pre-filters work. The city's 2025 report lists a chlorine residual averaging 2.88 ppm; Broward County and Hollywood use chloramines. Dissolved solids and pressure affect membrane performance and how much water goes to the drain. Your test decides whether the standard configuration fits.
Ongoing costs to ask about
- How often each pre-filter, post-filter and the membrane is replaced.
- Whether you can change filters yourself.
- What a service visit includes.
- The model's water-to-drain ratio at your pressure.
Read RO maintenance and operating costs and bottled water vs. RO.
Where the RO goes in your kitchen
Most systems sit in the sink cabinet, but a tight cabinet with a garbage disposal may push the tank to an adjacent cabinet or call for a tankless unit. Each option changes parts and labor. Jorge measures the space during the test so the quote reflects your actual kitchen, not a generic install.
Comparing RO quotes fairly
Two RO quotes can look alike and be very different. Line them up on the same points: number and type of stages, the membrane's rated output, tank size or tankless design, faucet type, what is included in installation, and the written filter schedule. Ask each installer which water test the quote is based on. If a quote does not mention your utility's disinfectant, ask how the pre-filters are chosen for chloramine, which Broward County and Hollywood use. The guide to comparing water treatment quotes has a checklist.
Get your quote
Jorge gives you an itemized quote after the free test. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. Living Water offers financing through its financing partners; you apply with a credit application, and a co-applicant can apply with you.
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https://www.broward.org/waterservices/WaterQualityReport
https://www.hollywoodfl.org/DocumentCenter/View/25123/2025WaterQualityReport
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist