What you're actually buying
| Goal | System |
|---|---|
| Less chloramine at every tap and shower | Whole-home city water system |
| Better drinking and cooking water | Under-sink alkaline RO |
| Both | Whole-home plus RO |
| Well water | Well system configured from the well test |
What moves the number in Lighthouse Point
- House size and fixtures: more bathrooms and outdoor showers mean higher peak flow and larger equipment.
- Chloramine: the 2025 report shows a running annual average up to 3.36 ppm; media must be sized for it.
- Placement: side yards, garages and long runs from the main line change installation scope.
- Extra taps: RO at a wet bar or ice maker line adds parts and labor.
Larger waterfront homes often have long runs from the meter to the house, pool equipment on a separate line, and outdoor showers. Each of those changes where the equipment goes and how much it must handle. A two-bedroom townhome may need nothing more than an under-sink system. The range is wide, which is exactly why a quote without a site visit and test isn't worth much.
What can stay off the quote
On Lighthouse Point's softened water, a softener is often unnecessary. Contaminant add-ons without a certification listing for your concern aren't worth paying for. Ask why every line item is there.
Ask, too, whether the quote includes treating the line that feeds the pool or irrigation. Filtering water that only goes onto the lawn rarely makes sense.
A quote you can compare
- Exact models and what each does.
- Installation scope: bypass, plumbing, any permits.
- Media and filter replacement schedule.
- Service and warranty in writing.
Line up offers with how to compare water treatment quotes and see why quotes differ.
Ownership over the years
Ask how long media lasts at your use, whether the system backwashes and how much water that uses, and what service costs look like. Lighthouse Point's twice-weekly watering schedule is a reminder that water use matters here. See annual cost of owning a whole-home filter.
Why the free test comes first
The test is what keeps the quote honest. If chloramine at your tap is low, a smaller system or RO alone may do. If you're on a well with iron, the quote changes completely. Jorge prices what the 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.
https://cdn.pompanobeachfl.gov/city/pages/utilities/Final-2025-Water-Quality-Report.pdf
https://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/residents/utilities/water
https://www.lighthousepointfl.gov/174/Public-Works
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist