Chloramine in Lake Michigan water
Chloramine lasts longer in the pipes than chlorine and needs catalytic carbon to remove it. We size the carbon stage for it.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Des Plaines, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Des Plaines kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- 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 Des Plaines homeowners choose between carbon filters and reverse osmosis, then install the system, the faucet and the drain connection.
Lead service line not yet replaced
Your town has a lead service line replacement program. Until your line is replaced, a lead-certified filter at the kitchen tap is a sensible step.
PFAS and other contaminants
Many people now ask about PFAS. Look for systems certified to reduce PFOA/PFOS; reverse osmosis covers the widest range.
Don't want to drill the counter
Some systems connect to your existing faucet or use the sprayer hole, so no new hole is needed.
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
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.
Refrigerator filter not enough
Fridge filters are small and often expensive. An under-sink system can feed both your sink tap and your fridge.
Cloudy ice and spotted glasses
Hard-water spots on glassware and cloudy ice cubes improve with reverse osmosis at the sink.
What the install includes
- Water checkWe review your utility's water report and look at your pipes before recommending a system.
- System selectionWe recommend the system type and certifications that fit your needs.
- Dedicated faucetA filtered-water faucet installed through an existing hole or a new hole in the counter.
- Under-sink installationThe filter housing mounted under the sink with a shut-off valve and leak-free fittings.
- Drain connection for RORO systems need a drain connection — installed correctly to prevent backflow.
- 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
Reverse osmosisBroadest reduction of contaminants, including lead, PFAS and dissolved minerals. Needs a drain connection.
Remineralization stageAn optional final stage that improves the taste of RO water.
Tankless ROCompact RO systems without a storage tank — they fit tight sink cabinets.
Under-sink carbon filterImproves taste and odor; many models are certified for lead. Compact and simple.
Before and after: kitchens near Des Plaines
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines. Before: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. After: 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. The job covered water check, system selection, plus drain connection for RO.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect townhouse from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a townhouse from the 1990s in Mount Prospect. Before: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. Finished kitchen: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. The job covered system selection, dedicated faucet, plus whole-house options.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Park Ridge
The site: a 1980s two-story in Park Ridge. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: tap water that didn't taste right. After: a stainless steel filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet and a single large carbon filter canister mounted on the cabinet wall under the sink. The job covered dedicated faucet, drain connection for RO, plus whole-house options.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Des Plaines
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar Cape Cod, Des Plaines
Finished: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Des Plaines →How the install goes
- 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.
- MaintenanceWe set a change schedule so performance doesn't drop.
Under-Sink Water Filtration questions from Des Plaines 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.
How do I find out if I have a lead service line?
Check where the water line enters your basement: dull gray pipe that scratches shiny may be lead. Your utility's inventory also lists it.
Does RO waste water?
Every RO system rinses its membrane to the drain. Current high-efficiency units send far less water down the drain than older designs.
How often do filters need changing?
Plan on new carbon cartridges once or twice a year and an RO membrane every few years — sooner with heavy use.
Reverse osmosis or carbon filter?
Choose by what you want removed: carbon handles taste, chlorine and certified lead reduction; reverse osmosis adds minerals, PFAS and much more.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Des Plaines water: how does it affect kitchen water filtration?
Des Plaines's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago and the Northwest Water Commission (which is supplied by Evanston). That decides which filter stages make sense.
What is Des Plaines doing about lead water lines?
City has submitted its IEPA Water Service Line Inventory (2025) and a proposed draft Replacement Plan; a public service line map is available. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
What is the Des Plaines building department phone number?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Des Plaines plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen water filtration?
Plumbers need a State of Illinois license; no City fees. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen water filtration in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60016ZIP 60018
Under-Sink Water Filtration nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
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.