Scope by home type
| Home | Typical scope |
|---|---|
| Condo or apartment | Under-sink RO |
| Townhome | Kitchen RO; whole-home with own line and approval |
| Single-family home | Whole-home chloramine filtration, often plus kitchen RO |
| Business | Depends on equipment and a test |
Waterfront homes with outdoor kitchens or guest quarters may want more than one point of use, which adds to scope.
Cost drivers in North Palm Beach
- Chloramine: Seacoast's steady 3.6 to 3.8 ppm range means media type and tank size matter.
- Peak flow: bathrooms, laundry and whether irrigation shares the line.
- Placement: garage, side yard or utility room, and outdoor protection.
- Plumbing: bypass valves, a sediment stage, drain and electrical access.
- Permits and association approvals where required.
What usually should not be in the quote
In cities with hard water, quotes include softening. Seacoast nanofilters most of its supply, so if a softener appears in a North Palm Beach quote, ask to see the hardness reading from your tap and the target after softening.
The same goes for any stage that does not connect to a measured problem at your tap. Each line in a quote should trace back to something tested.
Ongoing costs to ask about
- Media replacement interval at North Palm Beach chloramine levels.
- Sediment cartridge changes, especially during nearby pipe projects.
- What service visits include and warranty terms.
See annual cost of owning a whole-home filter.
Ask how the replacement interval was set for Seacoast's chloramine level rather than a generic national figure.
Comparing quotes
Line up the same items: equipment model, media type, rated flow, installation parts, permits and filter schedule. A quote without chloramine-rated media is not comparable to one with it. See why installation quotes differ.
Ask each installer to state the rated service flow in gallons per minute. Two systems with different flow ratings are sized for different homes, and that difference often explains a gap in price.
Financing and a real number
Living Water offers financing through its financing partners; you apply with a credit application, and a co-applicant can apply with you. Jorge tests your water, looks at your space and gives you an itemized quote. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist