Compare the options
| Option | Strengths | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | No installation | Small; many not rated for chloramine |
| Fridge filter | Convenient | Check chloramine claim |
| Under-sink alkaline RO | Dedicated faucet, carbon plus membrane | Needs space and a drain |
| Whole-home | Every tap and shower | Does not lower dissolved solids |
Pitchers and fridge filters are a reasonable first step and cost little to try. The catch is the label: many list chlorine taste and odor, which is a different claim from chloramine reduction. If you have used one for a while and still notice the taste, that is usually why. An under-sink RO addresses both the disinfectant and the dissolved solids, and its output is consistent from glass to glass.
What Riviera Beach water brings
- Lime-softened, air-stripped and filtered surficial aquifer water.
- Chloramine, highest annual average 2.87 ppm in 2025.
- Periodic free chlorine flushes.
- A new treatment plant planned, with construction projected through fall 2029.
The USD reports that its water meets drinking water standards. These details do not change that; they explain why some residents want a different taste in the glass, and why a system with carbon stages designed for chloramine is the right starting point.
Why under-sink alkaline RO
Living Water's multi-stage alkaline RO units have a dedicated faucet and suit homes, offices, apartments and gyms. The alkaline stage adds minerals back for taste. See under-sink RO in Riviera Beach and the compact alkaline RO.
Whole-home plus RO
If shower smell matters as much as drinking water taste, pair a whole-home system with kitchen RO. See whole-house vs. under-sink filter.
Condos and rentals
In a condo or rental, under-sink RO is often the only option that does not touch shared plumbing. Ask your association or landlord before installation.
Coffee, ice and cooking
Chloramine can carry into coffee, tea and ice. An RO line to the fridge covers ice; the dedicated faucet covers the rest.
Pet bowls, baby formula and cooking pots are other places people often use RO water. For baby formula, follow your pediatrician's guidance about water.
Pick with real numbers
Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974. Jorge tests at your kitchen tap and explains what each option would change.
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https://www.rivierabch.com/FCFP
https://www.rivierabch.com/filestorage/57801/58165/58167/58230/2024_Rate_Study_Report_%28Final%29.pdf
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist