Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea

Why RO suits this town

• Condos and rentals: it installs inside your unit, under the sink, with no change to the building's plumbing.
• Drinking water focus: it treats the water you drink and cook with, which is where most taste complaints start.
• Either supplier: both Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach water is chloraminated, so the carbon stages before the membrane matter on both sides of town.

How the stages work

1. Sediment catches particles.
2. Carbon reduces chlorine and chloramine, protecting the membrane.
3. RO membrane reduces dissolved solids.
4. Alkaline remineralization adds minerals back for taste.
5. Final polish before the dedicated faucet.

See the compact alkaline RO and alkaline vs. standard RO.

What Jorge checks in your kitchen

• Cabinet space, the drain connection and room for a tank if the model uses one.
• Water pressure, which affects how quickly an RO produces water.
• Whether you want a line to the refrigerator or ice maker.
• Your current TDS and chloramine readings, so you can compare after install.

Condo building rules

Some associations ask for notice or a licensed installer for any plumbing work, even under a sink. Check your building's rules before the install day. Jorge can explain exactly what the install involves so you can describe it to management.

Living with RO in a seasonal home

Many owners here spend part of the year away. RO water that sits in a tank or lines for weeks is best flushed when you return: run the RO faucet for a few minutes and, if your model uses a tank, let it refill. Plan filter changes around when you are in town so a cartridge is not sitting past its schedule while the home is empty. Jorge can set up a reminder schedule that matches your season.

What RO will not do

An under-sink system treats only the water from its own faucet (and a fridge line, if connected). Showers, laundry and other taps still get regular city water. If chloramine in the shower bothers you too, look at a whole-home system for a house.

Book a test

Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. Jorge tests your tap, looks at the cabinet and gives you a straight answer on fit. Living Water offers financing through its financing partners; you apply with a credit application, and a co-applicant can apply with you.

Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist