Options compared
| Option | Good for | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Renters, light use | Listing for chloramine; frequent cartridge changes |
| Fridge filter | Convenience | Small cartridge; listing for chloramine |
| Under-sink alkaline RO | Daily drinking and cooking | NSF/ANSI 58 listing for your concerns |
| Whole-home filter | Every tap and shower | Chloramine listing; pair with RO for drinking |
The Village's own pitcher tip, refrigerating tap water in an open pitcher, helps with chlorine taste during the yearly chlorine-only period, but it does not remove chloramine the rest of the year.
What matters on Village water
- Chloramine at 1.3 to 3.7 ppm in 2025, with a yearly chlorine-only period.
- Lime-softened water with organics removed by MIEX.
- All Village service lines reported as non-lead materials; home faucets and plumbing are separate.
- No PFAS table in the 2025 report; see PFAS in Palm Springs.
That combination means most Palm Springs households are filtering out the chloramine taste, plus whatever their own faucets and plumbing add, rather than hardness.
How to choose
- Decide whether you want better drinking water or every tap.
- List any specific contaminants you care about and check each model's certification for them.
- Count the upkeep: cartridge changes and who does them.
- Test first so you are not paying for a problem you do not have.
Questions for any seller: what is this exact model certified for, how often are filters changed, where does the faucet go, and what happens if there is a leak. For RO, ask about the alkaline stage and whether it can feed the refrigerator; see alkaline vs. standard RO.
Living Water's options
Alkaline RO for drinking water and the city water system for the whole home. See RO cost drivers.
Both are configured after the free test.
Homes, apartments and offices
Size the system to real use: a single person in an apartment, a family and a small office drink very different amounts. Apartment residents often choose under-sink RO because it needs no main-line work. Offices can replace bottle deliveries with a dedicated faucet in the break room.
Most Palm Springs households who want both pair them: a whole-home system for showers and laundry, RO in the kitchen for drinking and cooking.
Seasonal residents should ask how to handle filters after long absences.
Book a free test
Jorge compares your tap before and after so you can taste and measure the difference. 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.
https://www.vpsfl.org/DocumentCenter/View/7351/2025-Water-Quality-Report
https://www.vpsfl.org/324/Water-Quality-Report
https://www.vpsfl.org/708/Water-Service-Line-Inventory
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist