Home vs. office
A household RO is sized for a family's drinking and cooking. An office or shop with many people filling bottles and coffee makers needs more output and may go through filters faster. Tell Jorge how many people use it and how; that changes the recommendation.
Equipment choices
- Number of stages and their certifications.
- Alkaline remineralization.
- Tank or tankless; see tankless vs. tank RO.
- Faucet finish.
An alkaline stage and a designer faucet are choices, not requirements. Decide what matters to you before comparing totals.
Installation
- Cabinet size; manufactured homes often have compact cabinets.
- Drain access.
- Countertop drilling for the faucet.
- Distance to the refrigerator for an ice line.
- Pressure at the sink.
Upkeep on 3BC water
Broward County reported a 3.1 ppm chloramine residual for District 3BC in 2025. The carbon stages carry that load and protect the membrane, so their change schedule matters. Ask for the replacement schedule and parts list in writing. See RO operating costs.
Compared with bottled water
If you buy bottled water now, use the bottled water vs. RO calculator with your own numbers to see how they compare over time.
Common ways to overspend
- Buying stages your water does not need.
- Choosing a model with costly or hard-to-find cartridges.
- Adding a fridge line after installation instead of during it.
- Letting filters run past their schedule, which shortens membrane life.
Jorge recommends the simplest system that meets your goals, and says so when a basic setup is enough.
What the quote should show
Exact model and certifications; faucet, drain and any fridge line; labor; the replacement schedule and parts for the first two years; and the warranty in writing. See how to compare quotes.
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https://www.broward.org/waterservices/WaterQualityReport
https://www.hollywoodfl.org/DocumentCenter/View/25123/2025WaterQualityReport
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist