What drives the up-front price
- Model and stages: more stages, an alkaline remineralization stage, or a tankless design change the equipment line.
- Faucet: a dedicated faucet usually needs its own hole in the countertop or sink.
- Drain and supply: a nearby drain and cold line keep labor simple.
- Extras: a line to the refrigerator or ice maker, or a second faucet at a bar sink.
- Building rules: some associations want a licensed plumber or insurance paperwork on file.
What your water changes
Hillsboro Beach's water is softened and chlorinated by the town before delivery, and its 2025 report lists sodium at 15.7 ppm. RO prefilters handle chlorine before it reaches the membrane, which protects membrane life. Jorge's dissolved-solids reading at your tap shows how hard the membrane will work, which affects how often it needs replacing.
Ongoing costs to plan for
| Item | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Sediment and carbon prefilters | Replacement interval at your use |
| RO membrane | Expected life at your dissolved solids |
| Post-filter and alkaline stage | Interval and part numbers |
| Drain water | Ratio of filtered to drained water for that model |
See RO maintenance and operating costs and RO filter replacement cost.
Compared with bottled water
Many people weigh RO against buying bottled water. The useful comparison is your household's real consumption against the RO's filter schedule. The bottled water vs. RO calculator walks through it with your own numbers.
Condo specifics that can change the quote
Many Hillsboro Beach residents live in condominium buildings. Before Jorge quotes, it helps to know whether the building requires a licensed plumber's certificate of insurance, whether work hours are restricted, and whether the countertop is stone that needs a professional faucet hole. None of that changes the equipment, but each can change the installation line. If the kitchen already has an air-gap or soap-dispenser hole, the dedicated faucet can often use it, which keeps the job simpler.
A clean quote looks like this
- Exact model and certification listing.
- What installation includes, and what would be extra.
- Filter schedule and part numbers.
- Warranty terms in writing.
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. See also under-sink RO in Hillsboro Beach.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist