Start with the goal
| Goal | System |
|---|---|
| Less chloramine at every tap | Whole-home city water system |
| Better drinking water | Under-sink alkaline RO |
| Both | Whole-home plus RO |
| Well water | Well system from the well test |
Deerfield Beach factors
- Chloramine: 2.6 ppm running average in 2025, samples up to 3.9 ppm. Media must be sized for it.
- Housing type: many residents live in condos, where under-sink RO is often the whole answer.
- Plumbing and main line location: affects installation scope in single-family homes.
- Hardness: treated at the plant, so a softener is often unnecessary; test to confirm.
In single-family homes, long runs from the meter, pool equipment on a separate line and outdoor showers all change where equipment goes and how much it must handle. In a condo, the question may simply be cabinet space under the kitchen sink.
What a fair quote includes
- Exact models and the purpose of each.
- Installation scope: bypass, plumbing, any permits.
- Media and cartridge schedule.
- Service and warranty in writing.
Compare offers with how to compare water treatment quotes and see why quotes differ.
What can stay off
A softener you don't need, oversized equipment for a small condo, and contaminant add-ons without a certification listing for your concern. Ask what each line does and why your water needs it.
Ask, too, whether anything in the quote duplicates what the city's plant already does. On water already treated for hardness, equipment sold mainly for hardness may add little.
Owning it
Ask how long media lasts at your use, whether the system backwashes and how much water that takes, and what service includes. The city promotes water conservation through the Broward Water Partnership and Conservation Pays, so a system's water use is a fair question. See annual cost of owning a whole-home filter.
Why the test comes first
The test keeps the quote honest. A low chloramine reading and a small household may mean RO alone is enough. A private well with iron changes the quote completely. Jorge prices what your numbers support and explains each line.
Financing and booking
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. Related: RO cost and softener cost.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist