Whole-Home Water Filtration in Miami Springs

What comes in at the meter

Water reaching Miami Springs generally comes from WASD's Hialeah and Preston plants, which soften Biscayne Aquifer water, filter it, air-strip volatile organic compounds and add chloramine for disinfection. WASD's 2025 report lists a chloramine running annual average of 2.5 ppm in the main system, below the limit of 4. A phosphorus compound is also added for corrosion control in pipes and household plumbing. The chloramine is meant to last all the way to your faucet, which is exactly why you notice it.

What the system does

Living Water describes its Puronics whole-home systems, the Clarius iGen and Goodspring lines, as removing chloramine and chlorine. Installed on the main line after the meter, the system treats water before it branches to bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and the water heater. It isn't a softener or a drinking-water RO; it works alongside them when the test calls for it.

Older houses, main lines and space

Many Miami Springs homes date back decades, from the original Country Club Estates era to mid-century builds. That means the main line might enter at the front, side or carport, and it may have been rerouted during past repairs. Jorge checks:

• Where the main line enters and what it's made of.
• Room for the tank and a drain for models that backwash.
• Power nearby for models that need it.
• Whether the sprinkler line splits off before the house, so you're not filtering lawn water.

When it makes sense

• The shower smells like a pool, or coffee and ice taste of chemicals.
• You want filtered water from every faucet, not just the kitchen.
• You want steadier water through WASD's yearly free-chlorine weeks (September 28 to October 11 in 2026).
• You're renovating and the plumbing is already open.

If drinking water is your only concern, a kitchen RO may be enough on its own.

Pair it with drinking water

A common setup: whole-home filtration for bathing and cleaning, plus under-sink alkaline RO for drinking and cooking. The two do different jobs; see whole-house filtration vs. reverse osmosis.

Certification and upkeep

For any specific contaminant, the model must be certified under the relevant NSF/ANSI standard; check the exact model's listing. Media is replaced or serviced on a schedule tied to the model and your water use, and Jorge explains that schedule before you decide.

Next step

Jorge tests chloramine, hardness, pH and dissolved solids at your tap, checks the main line and water heater, and gives you an itemized quote after the free test. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.

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