Upfront cost drivers
- Tank or tankless design and daily volume.
- Stages, including any alkaline remineralization stage.
- Faucet and counter: drilling stone or quartz takes more work.
- Cabinet space and access to drain and cold-water lines.
- Leak protection your building may require.
Older condos sometimes have cramped cabinets or shared drain lines that need an extra fitting. Jorge looks at this before quoting, not after.
Juno Beach water and RO upkeep
Jupiter reports chloramines at a highest running average of 2.99 ppm and Seacoast at 3.7 ppm. Chloramine affects the carbon stage that protects the membrane, so ask how the pre-filter schedule accounts for it. On the other hand, both suppliers already membrane-treat their water, so dissolved solids at the tap tend to be low, which is generally easy on a home membrane.
Two more drivers: whether you want the RO line run to a refrigerator or ice maker, and whether the faucet needs to match existing fixtures.
Ongoing costs to ask about
- Pre- and post-filter replacement intervals.
- Membrane life under your conditions.
- Alkaline stage replacement.
- Service visits and warranty terms.
See RO maintenance and operating costs.
Get the replacement schedule in writing, with what each filter does, so you can plan the yearly upkeep.
Also ask whether the first year of filters is included.
Comparing quotes fairly
Ask each installer to list the faucet, drain saddle, leak protection and first filter set, and to state the pre-filter type. Two quotes with different pre-filters are not comparable. See how to compare water treatment quotes.
Also ask what is covered if a fitting leaks after installation, and for how long.
Bottled water comparison
Many Juno Beach households switch to RO to stop buying bottled water. Run your own numbers in the bottled water vs. RO cost calculator.
Count every bottle and delivery, plus the time spent carrying cases. For a family, the gap often shows quickly; for a seasonal single occupant, it may not, and Jorge will say so.
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 for a free test and itemized quote.
Ask how payments would line up with the replacement schedule so there are no surprises.
https://www.jupiter.fl.us/DocumentCenter/View/37580/2025-Water-Quality-Report-Spanish-ADA
https://www.sua.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SUACCR2025.pdf
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist