What drives the price
- Number and type of stages: sediment, carbon, membrane, post-filter and alkaline remineralization.
- Tank or tankless: a storage tank needs cabinet space; tankless units are compact but work differently. See tankless vs. tank RO.
- Faucet and countertop: some counters need a new hole drilled for the dedicated faucet.
- Water pressure: low pressure may call for a booster pump.
- Extra connections: running a line to a fridge or ice maker.
Lake Worth Beach specifics
The city blends lime-softened water with Floridan Aquifer water it treats by reverse osmosis, then adds chloramine. The report lists iron in the treated water at 0.038 ppm. Lower hardness and iron are easy on a membrane; chloramine is handled by the carbon stages, so their size and replacement schedule matter. If you have a well instead, the pre-treatment needs are different and that changes the quote.
Operating costs to ask about
- Pre-filter and post-filter replacement schedule.
- Expected membrane life at your water quality.
- Water sent to the drain per gallon of drinking water.
- Whether service visits are included.
See RO filter replacement cost and RO operating costs.
Compared with bottled water
Many households switch to RO to stop buying and carrying bottled water. The way to compare is your household's actual weekly use against the system's filter schedule. The bottled water vs. RO calculator walks through the math with your own numbers.
Renters and condo owners
Under-sink RO is the most common system for apartments and condos because it stays in the kitchen cabinet. If you rent, ask about permission and whether the unit could move with you. That affects whether the installation is worth it for your timeline.
What a fair RO quote leaves out
A good quote is as clear about what is excluded as what is included. Ask whether it covers drilling a granite or quartz counter for the faucet, a connection to the refrigerator, a booster pump if pressure turns out low, and the first set of replacement filters. In older Lake Worth Beach homes, under-sink plumbing can be tight or dated, and a shutoff valve may need replacing before anything is connected. Knowing that upfront avoids surprises on installation day.
Get a real number
Jorge checks pressure, TDS, chloramine and cabinet space, then gives you an itemized quote. 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 Jorge at (305) 793-5974.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist