Why RO fits Sweetwater kitchens
- No main-line work: it installs in the sink cabinet and connects to the cold line.
- Renter friendly: with the owner's approval, it is simple to remove when you move.
- Replaces bottled water: a dedicated tap for drinking, coffee and cooking.
- Chloramine taste: carbon stages treat the disinfectant WASD adds, listed at 2.5 ppm in its 2025 main-system data.
Inside the system
| Stage | Job |
|---|---|
| Sediment | Catches particles and protects later stages |
| Carbon | Reduces chloramine and chlorine taste, protects the membrane |
| RO membrane | Reduces dissolved salts and minerals |
| Alkaline stage | Adds minerals back for taste |
| Dedicated faucet | Keeps RO water separate |
See Living Water's compact alkaline RO.
Apartment and condo checklist
- Ask the owner or association for approval.
- Check cabinet space around the disposal and dishwasher connections; tankless units are slimmer. See tankless vs. tank RO.
- Find out whether the countertop has a spare hole or needs one drilled.
- Confirm there is a drain connection the system can use.
What RO changes, and what it does not
RO changes the water at one faucet. Showers, bathroom sinks and the washing machine still get regular WASD water with chloramine. If the shower smell bothers you and you own the home, a whole-home system covers that. For specific contaminants, the exact model needs certification under NSF/ANSI 58 for that contaminant; ask Jorge for the listing.
Tank or tankless in a tight cabinet
Sweetwater kitchens, especially in older apartment buildings, often have little room under the sink once the disposal and dishwasher hoses are in place. A tankless RO takes less space and delivers water on demand; a tank system stores filtered water and fills a glass quickly from storage. Jorge looks at your cabinet before recommending either, so the system fits without crowding the plumbing you already have.
Keeping it running
Filters are replaced on a schedule and membranes last longer. Ask for the schedule in writing and how you will know when a change is due. Slower flow at the RO faucet or a change in taste is usually the first sign.
Try it with a free test
Jorge tests your tap water and shows you what an RO system would change. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist