The starting point: Weston's water
Weston buys its water from the City of Sunrise. It is drawn from Biscayne Aquifer wells, membrane-softened at the Sawgrass plant, and disinfected with chloramines, listed at a highest annual average of 3.2 ppm in the 2025 report. It meets drinking water standards. A home drinking system is about taste, smell and choosing your own polish step, and the key detail is that chloramine, not chlorine, is the disinfectant your filter has to handle.
Four options compared
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Small households, renters, trying it out | Small volume; check whether it lists chloramine |
| Fridge filter | Cold water and ice | Small cartridge; short contact time |
| Under-sink alkaline RO | Daily drinking and cooking for a family | Cabinet space, drain line, filter schedule |
| Whole-home filter | Disinfectant taste at every tap and shower | Not a substitute for RO polish at the kitchen |
Questions that pick the right one
- Where does the taste bother you? Only drinking water, or showers too?
- How much do you use? Families filling sports bottles every day outgrow pitchers quickly.
- Any specific concern? Then choose a model certified for it under NSF/ANSI 42, 53 or 58, and check the exact listing. For PFAS, see PFAS filters in Weston.
- Do you want RO water at the fridge? Plan the line during install.
Why Living Water uses alkaline RO
Living Water's under-sink systems are multi-stage reverse osmosis with an alkaline stage that adds minerals back after the membrane for taste. They suit homes, apartments, offices and gyms and use a dedicated faucet. See under-sink RO in Weston and whole-house vs. under-sink filter.
Bottled water and hurricanes
Weston's own report notes how much more bottled water costs than tap water, while also recognizing that bottled water is useful in emergencies like hurricanes. A home RO handles everyday drinking water; keep a hurricane supply stored separately, since an RO needs water pressure to run.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying a pitcher or fridge filter that lists chlorine but not chloramine.
- Letting cartridges run past their date.
- Choosing a softener when the goal was better drinking water.
- Buying for a specific contaminant without checking the model's certification.
Get a recommendation
Jorge tests your water, looks at your kitchen, and suggests the simplest option that fits. Call, text or WhatsApp (305) 793-5974.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist