Start from your water
Wilton Manors buys water from Fort Lauderdale. The 2025 report lists chloramines at 2.12 ppm on average and sodium at 28.2 ppm, and Fort Lauderdale says it stopped adding fluoride before July 2025. Fort Lauderdale's new Prospect Lake plant, supplying water since September 2026, is designed to improve clarity and taste. Your system should handle chloramine and whatever taste issue you still notice.
The options compared
| Option | Good for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | Renters, small households | Small volume; many are not rated for chloramine |
| Fridge filter | Convenience | Capacity and certifications vary by model |
| Under-sink alkaline RO | Drinking and cooking water at the kitchen | Needs cabinet space; filters on schedule |
| Whole-home filter | Chloramine at every tap | Does not lower dissolved solids like RO |
Taste is personal, so it is worth tasting before buying. During the free visit Jorge can show you water from an RO system next to your tap water and let you decide whether the difference matters to you. If it does not, a simpler option may be enough.
Questions to ask yourself
- How many people drink and cook at home?
- Do you buy bottled water now, and how much?
- Is the shower smell a concern, or only drinking water?
- Condo or house, and are there association rules?
- Any specific contaminant concern? Then check the exact model's certification for it.
What Living Water offers
Living Water installs multi-stage alkaline RO systems with a dedicated faucet and Puronics whole-home city water systems. Many Wilton Manors households pair them. See under-sink RO and whole-house vs. under-sink.
Upkeep is part of the choice
Every option needs maintenance. Pitchers and fridge filters need frequent cartridge changes to keep working. An RO system has several filters and a membrane, each on its own schedule; see how often to replace RO filters. A whole-home system needs media or cartridge service. The best system for your Wilton Manors home is the one whose upkeep you will actually keep up with, so ask for the schedule before deciding. In a rental, a certified pitcher or faucet filter is the low-commitment option until you decide on something permanent.
Try before you decide
Call, text or WhatsApp Jorge at (305) 793-5974. He tests your tap water, lets you see the difference an RO system makes, and recommends only what fits. Living Water offers financing through its financing partners.
https://www.wiltonmanors.com/DocumentCenter/View/470
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/files/d3f21c58-5644-4f14-9cf9-49b1020de2fd/2025-Water-Quality-Report.pdf
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Residents/City-News/Fort-Lauderdale-Celebrates-Opening-of-Prospect-Lake-Clean-Water-Center
Updated 2026-10-17 · Living Waters · Jorge Canela, Water Quality Specialist