Chloramine in Lake Michigan water
Many Lake Michigan suppliers disinfect with chloramine, which ordinary carbon removes poorly. We use catalytic carbon rated for it.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Arlington Heights, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Arlington Heights kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Installers working in Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen water problems we fix
We install under-sink water filters and reverse osmosis systems in Arlington Heights kitchens — a dedicated filtered-water faucet, a certified system matched to your water and a drain connection done right.
Lead service line not yet replaced
While Arlington Heights replaces lead service lines, we install lead-certified filtration for drinking and cooking water.
Cloudy ice and spotted glasses
Hard-water spots on glassware and cloudy ice cubes improve with reverse osmosis at the sink.
Worried about lead
Lead usually comes from pipes and fittings, not the treatment plant. A system certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 for lead reduction protects the water you drink.
Pitcher filter is too slow
Pitchers hold a few cups and the cartridge clogs fast. Under the sink you get a full-flow filtered tap that is always ready.
Don't want to drill the counter
No drilling required in many cases: we use an existing hole or a system that feeds your current faucet.
Chlorine taste and smell
A pool-like smell from the tap is the disinfectant your utility adds. Carbon filtration under the sink takes it out of the water you drink and cook with.
Refrigerator filter not enough
One under-sink system can supply the sink tap and the fridge, so you change one set of cartridges instead of two.
What we hook up and check
- Water checkWe review your utility's water report and look at your pipes before recommending a system.
- System selectionCarbon, catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis — matched to taste, lead or PFAS concerns.
- Dedicated faucetA filtered-water faucet installed through an existing hole or a new hole in the counter.
- Drain connection for ROA proper drain saddle or air gap so reverse osmosis drains to code.
- Refrigerator lineOptional line to the fridge so ice and water come from the same filter.
- Filter change planWe set up a replacement schedule for cartridges and membranes.
Options to choose from
Under-sink carbon filterA one- or two-stage carbon system for great-tasting water.
Remineralization stageAn optional final stage that improves the taste of RO water.
Reverse osmosisBroadest reduction of contaminants, including lead, PFAS and dissolved minerals. Needs a drain connection.
Tankless ROCompact RO systems without a storage tank — they fit tight sink cabinets.
Before and after: kitchens near Arlington Heights
Before
Installed
DetailAn Arlington Heights 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights. Before: white double sink. The reason for the call: wanting better drinking water at the sink. Finished kitchen: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. The job covered drain connection for RO, refrigerator line, plus filter change plan.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a suburban townhome in Mount Prospect
The site: a suburban townhome in Mount Prospect. What we started with: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: wanting better drinking water at the sink. Finished kitchen: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. On site this meant dedicated faucet, refrigerator line, plus filter change plan.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Mount Prospect →Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine
A 1990s two-story colonial in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. The result: a satin brass filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet and a tankless reverse osmosis unit with a small remineralization cartridge under the sink. Work included water check, dedicated faucet, plus drain connection for RO.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Arlington Heights
What changed: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar Cape Cod, Arlington Heights
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Arlington Heights →From the old unit to the new one
- Tell us about your waterYour water source, pipe age and what you want removed.
- Recommend a systemA certified system matched to your water and space under the sink.
- InstallationWe install, connect and leak-test the system the same day.
- MaintenanceCartridges every 6–12 months; RO membranes every few years.
Under-Sink Water Filtration questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Is Lake Michigan water already safe?
It meets federal drinking-water standards when it leaves the plant. A kitchen filter deals with taste, chloramine and what your own pipes add.
How do I find out if I have a lead service line?
Your town's service line inventory shows the material; we can also look at the pipe where it enters the house.
Does RO waste water?
Yes, some water goes to drain. Newer efficient systems reduce that ratio a lot.
Are under-sink water filters worth it?
If you drink tap water or buy bottled water, yes: better taste, certified reduction of specific contaminants and less plastic.
Do I need a plumber to install an under-sink filter?
Not always, but RO systems involve the drain line and supply valves — a professional install avoids leaks.
What is Arlington Heights doing about lead water lines?
The Village runs a lead service line replacement program; lead lines can exist on both the public side (Village) and the private side (owner) of a water service. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Is Arlington Heights water hard, and does it matter for kitchen water filtration?
Arlington Heights's water source: Lake Michigan water treated at the Evanston plant and delivered through the Northwest Water Commission. That decides which filter stages make sense.
Do I need a Arlington Heights-registered contractor for kitchen water filtration?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do kitchen water filtration in an Arlington Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Does kitchen water filtration need a Arlington Heights building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Life Safety Department, phone (847) 368-5560. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for kitchen water filtration in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Under-Sink Water Filtration nearby
Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
Garbage Disposal Installation & RepairDisposals unjammed, repaired or replaced, with the drain connected right.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.