Start with your water
City of Miramar water comes from the Biscayne and Floridan Aquifers, passes through nanofiltration or reverse osmosis, and is disinfected by chlorination. So the main thing your drinking system handles on city water is the chlorine residual, plus whatever your home's pipes add. On a well, the starting point is entirely different and depends on the test.
The options compared
| Option | Good for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher filter | Renters, small households, trying filtered water | Small volume, frequent cartridge changes |
| Fridge filter | Chilled water and ice | Small cartridge; treats only the fridge line |
| Under-sink alkaline RO | Drinking and cooking water at a dedicated faucet | Needs cabinet space and a drain connection |
| Whole-home filter | Chlorine at every tap and shower | Not designed to replace RO for drinking water polish |
How to choose
- What bothers you? Taste only at the kitchen, or chlorine everywhere?
- How much do you drink and cook with? A family that fills bottles daily outgrows a pitcher fast.
- Specific concerns? For any contaminant, choose a model certified for it under NSF/ANSI 42, 53 or 58, and check the exact listing.
- Home type: renters and townhomes often start with under-sink RO; owners of larger homes often add whole-home filtration.
Why Living Water uses alkaline RO
Living Water's under-sink systems are multi-stage reverse osmosis with an alkaline stage that adds minerals back after the membrane, for taste. They fit homes, offices, apartments and gyms, and use a dedicated faucet. See under-sink RO in Miramar and carbon filtration vs. RO.
Offices, gyms and small businesses
For offices and gyms in Miramar, an under-sink alkaline RO with a dedicated faucet is a common way to give staff or members drinking water without a delivery service. The same questions apply: space, drain, how much water is used each day, and the filter schedule.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying a system for a contaminant without checking the exact model's certification.
- Letting fridge or pitcher cartridges run months past their date.
- Choosing a whole-home softener when the real goal was better drinking water.
- Skipping the test and guessing.
Get a recommendation for your home
Jorge tests your water, looks at your kitchen, and recommends the simplest option that fits. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.
https://www.miramarfl.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/utilities/documents/water-report-2025.pdf
https://www.miramarfl.gov/Departments/Utilities/Water-Wastewater-Plants
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist