Why people add RO here
City of North Lauderdale water is aerated, lime softened, filtered and disinfected with chloramines, and meets drinking water standards. People add RO for taste, mainly the chloramine taste, and for specific items in the 2025 report they would like lower, such as fluoride (0.39 to 0.76 ppm in early 2025 samples) and sodium (30.0 ppm). RO is a common method for both. The exact model's certification tells you what it actually reduces.
Certifications
- NSF/ANSI 58 is the RO standard. Look for the specific claims you care about on the model's listing.
- NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 may apply to the carbon stages, including chloramine.
- The carbon prefilter must suit chloramine, which can damage some membranes.
The alkaline system
Living Water's system is multi-stage: sediment and carbon prefilters, the RO membrane, and a final stage that adds minerals back for taste and a higher pH, delivered through a dedicated faucet. See the compact alkaline RO page and alkaline vs. standard RO.
Condos, villas and rentals
North Lauderdale has many condo and villa communities and rental apartments. Under-sink RO connects to one cold line and the sink drain, so it usually works within association rules. Ask the association or landlord first, especially if the countertop needs a hole for the faucet.
RO versus pitchers and bottles
Pitcher and fridge filters are cheaper to start but many are certified only for chlorine taste and odor, not chloramine, and their cartridges are small. Bottled water is a recurring purchase you carry home. RO makes purified water on demand. Compare with bottled water vs. RO and the best drinking water system for a North Lauderdale home.
Where RO helps most
Coffee, tea and ice show the difference first, because chloramine and dissolved minerals affect flavor and clarity. Families who cook a lot with water, such as rice, beans and soups, often notice it too. If you already buy bottled water for those uses, a kitchen RO system replaces the carrying with a filter schedule.
Upkeep and booking
- Prefilters on a schedule set by use.
- The membrane on a longer interval.
- The alkaline cartridge on its own schedule.
- Some water goes to drain while it makes purified water.
See RO maintenance costs. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974 for a free test at your kitchen tap.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist