Chloramine in Lake Michigan water
If your utility uses chloramine, a catalytic carbon stage is what actually removes the taste.
Serving Buffalo Grove & nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Buffalo Grove, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Buffalo Grove kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Serving Buffalo Grove ZIP 60089
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen water problems we fix
Better-tasting water at your kitchen sink: we help Buffalo Grove homeowners choose between carbon filters and reverse osmosis, then install the system, the faucet and the drain connection.
Hard water and scale
White crust on the faucet and kettle is mineral buildup. RO at the sink handles drinking water; a softener protects the rest of the plumbing.
Chlorine taste and smell
If your water tastes like chlorine, an activated carbon filter makes it taste clean for drinking and coffee.
Worried about lead
Older plumbing and service lines can add lead. We install systems certified for lead reduction under NSF/ANSI 53 or 58.
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.
Refrigerator filter not enough
Fridge filters are small and often expensive. An under-sink system can feed both your sink tap and your fridge.
PFAS and other contaminants
For PFAS and other emerging contaminants, we install systems with the matching NSF/ANSI certification.
Buying bottled water
Stop hauling water bottles — a filtered faucet gives you clean water on demand.
What the install includes
- System selectionCarbon, catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis — matched to taste, lead or PFAS concerns.
- Dedicated faucetWe use the sprayer or soap hole or drill a new faucet hole, including in stone.
- Under-sink installationThe filter housing mounted under the sink with a shut-off valve and leak-free fittings.
- Refrigerator lineOptional line to the fridge so ice and water come from the same filter.
- Filter change planReminders and easy cartridge swaps so the filter keeps working.
- Whole-house optionsIf testing shows hardness or sediment, we can add a whole-house filter or softener alongside the kitchen system.
Models, parts and fittings
NSF/ANSI certificationsCheck the certification against what you want removed — not just the marketing claim.
Tankless ROFaster flow, no tank and more room under the sink.
Reverse osmosisThe most thorough filtration; includes a membrane, storage tank or tankless pump.
Remineralization stageAdds back minerals after RO for a better taste.
What the work looks like in Buffalo Grove homes
Before
Installed
DetailUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a 1990s two-story colonial, Buffalo Grove
A 1990s two-story colonial in Buffalo Grove, a typical kitchen for Buffalo Grove. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The main complaint was tap water that didn't taste right. After: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. Work included refrigerator line, filter change plan, plus whole-house options.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Palatine
A 1980s two-story in Palatine, a typical kitchen for Palatine. What we started with: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: wanting better drinking water at the sink. Finished kitchen: 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 system selection, dedicated faucet, plus refrigerator line.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Palatine →
Before
AfterLake Zurich kitchen, 1980s two-story: under-sink water filtration
This one is a 1980s two-story in Lake Zurich. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was tap water that didn't taste right. Finished kitchen: a polished chrome filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet and a two-canister carbon filter system with a shut-off valve under the sink. On site this meant system selection, refrigerator line, plus filter change plan.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Buffalo Grove
What changed: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, Buffalo Grove
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Buffalo Grove →Install day
- 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.
- InstallationFaucet, filter, supply and drain connections — usually done in a few hours.
- MaintenanceCartridges every 6–12 months; RO membranes every few years.
Under-Sink Water Filtration questions from Buffalo Grove homeowners
Is Lake Michigan water already safe?
Your utility treats the water to federal standards. Filtering at the sink addresses taste and anything picked up in your home's pipes.
Whole-house filter or under-sink?
For drinking water, under-sink. For hardness or sediment everywhere, whole-house. Sometimes both.
Is reverse osmosis water safe to drink every day?
It is. If you miss the mineral taste, add a remineralization cartridge.
Reverse osmosis or carbon filter?
Carbon is enough for taste and chlorine, and many models are lead-certified. RO removes far more, including dissolved minerals and PFAS.
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.
Buffalo Grove plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen water filtration?
Plumbing permit requires a letter of intent from the licensed plumber; contractors provide State of Illinois plumbing license and 055 contractor registration. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does Buffalo Grove have lead service lines?
Village publishes a Service Line Inventory (IEPA material inventory dated 2026) and a service line map. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Buffalo Grove building permit for kitchen water filtration: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services (BS&A Online), phone 847-459-2530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Buffalo Grove contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors working in the Village must register annually; $75 per trade, no fee for state-licensed contractors. We take care of that before work starts.
Buffalo Grove water: how does it affect kitchen water filtration?
Buffalo Grove's water source: Lake Michigan water from the Evanston plant, delivered through the Northwest Water Commission (member municipality). That decides which filter stages make sense.
Do I need a permit for kitchen water filtration in Buffalo Grove?
It depends on the scope. Buffalo Grove's rule in short: Permit required to replace or modify a kitchen, including replacing cabinetry; replacing a sink or faucet needs a plumbing permit even in the same location; electrical must meet the 2017 NEC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services.
Do you work in my part of Buffalo Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Buffalo Grove, including The Highlands, Green Knolls, Windfield, Didier Farms — ZIP 60089 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Palatine, Lake Zurich.
Working in Buffalo Grove
- A lot of Buffalo Grove kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Buffalo Grove homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Services, Building & Zoning Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
The HighlandsGreen KnollsWindfieldDidier Farms
ZIP 60089
Under-Sink Water Filtration nearby
Other kitchen services in Buffalo Grove
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.