Where does an RO system install?
Most often under the kitchen sink with a dedicated faucet. It can also feed your refrigerator and ice maker.
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse Osmosis
Buying cases of bottled water is expensive, heavy, and wasteful when you can make better water at home.
Published starting price
$500 installed
Range $500–$1,200 for under-sink 5-stage systems.
Financing available — apply at consultation.
Installed equipment
See the kind of system we are talking about.
Under-sink reverse osmosis system for dedicated drinking and cooking water.Final equipment selection still depends on the home's source water, plumbing, flow rate, and measured test results.
How it works
Simple, proven, professional
- 1
Pre-filtration
Sediment and carbon filters remove particles and chlorine before the membrane.
- 2
Reverse osmosis membrane
Water is pushed through a fine membrane that removes dissolved solids, leaving clean, great-tasting water.
- 3
Bottled-quality at the tap
Crisp drinking and cooking water on demand from a dedicated faucet — no more bottled water.
Is this right for you?
You might need this if…
- Buying cases of bottled water every week
- Off taste in your drinking or cooking water
- Concerns about dissolved solids or contaminants
- Cloudy ice cubes and spotty coffee makers
At a glance
Specs & warranty
- Brands carried
- 5-stage under-sink systems
- Capacity
- 50–100 GPD
- Who it's for
- Average family home
- Warranty
- 1-year on the unit
Final recommendation and install price are confirmed after your water test and home walkthrough.
Reverse Osmosis: common questions
Does RO waste water?
Modern high-efficiency RO systems waste far less than older units. We install efficient systems and explain the tradeoffs.
Do I still need a softener with RO?
RO treats your drinking water; a softener protects your whole home and appliances. They solve different problems and work well together.
Does reverse osmosis remove the minerals my body needs?
RO does reduce dissolved minerals along with contaminants, but the minerals in tap water are a very small part of a normal diet. If you prefer, we can add a remineralization stage that puts back a touch of calcium and magnesium for taste.
How often do RO filters need to be changed?
As a general rule the pre- and post-filters are changed about once a year and the membrane lasts several years, depending on your water and usage. We'll show you how, and we can remind you or handle it for you.
Related reading
- Reverse Osmosis for Tampa Drinking Water: A Homeowner's Guide
Learn what an under-sink reverse-osmosis system can reduce, what it cannot guarantee, how much water it uses, and how Tampa homeowners should compare systems.
- PFAS in Sarasota County and North Port Water: What Homeowners Should Know
PFAS guidance for Sarasota County and North Port homeowners: city water vs. private wells, testing, and when certified RO or carbon filtration may fit.
Find out if reverse osmosis is right for you
It starts with a free in-home water test. We'll show you the numbers and give you an honest recommendation.
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