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 Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Elk Grove Village, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Elk Grove Village kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Installers working in Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen water problems we fix
Better-tasting water at your kitchen sink: we help Elk Grove Village homeowners choose between carbon filters and reverse osmosis, then install the system, the faucet and the drain connection.
Worried about lead
Older plumbing and service lines can add lead. We install systems certified for lead reduction under NSF/ANSI 53 or 58.
Buying bottled water
If the recycling bin is full of plastic bottles, a dedicated filtered faucet pays for itself and frees up the pantry.
Pitcher filter is too slow
Waiting for a pitcher to refill gets old. An under-sink system delivers filtered water as fast as you need it.
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.
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
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.
Hard water and scale
Calcium and magnesium leave scale on kettles and faucets. Reverse osmosis removes most of it from drinking water; a softener treats the whole house.
Included with the install
- 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 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.
- Drain connection for ROA proper drain saddle or air gap so reverse osmosis drains to code.
- Whole-house optionsIf testing shows hardness or sediment, we can add a whole-house filter or softener alongside the kitchen system.
What to pick before the install
Reverse osmosisThe most thorough filtration; includes a membrane, storage tank or tankless pump.
Under-sink carbon filterA one- or two-stage carbon system for great-tasting water.
NSF/ANSI certifications42 for taste and chlorine, 53 for health contaminants like lead, 58 for RO, 401 for emerging contaminants.
Tankless ROFaster flow, no tank and more room under the sink.
Kitchens like yours in Elk Grove Village: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a 1990s two-story colonial, Elk Grove Village
A 1990s two-story colonial in Elk Grove Village, a typical kitchen for Elk Grove Village. Before: white double sink. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered under-sink installation, drain connection for RO, plus whole-house options.
Before
AfterAn Itasca 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Itasca, a typical kitchen for Itasca. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: wanting better drinking water at the sink. The result: 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. Work included water check, drain connection for RO, plus whole-house options.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Itasca →Before
AfterUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wood Dale
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale. Before: solid-surface integrated 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. Work included water check, under-sink installation, plus whole-house options.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Elk Grove Village
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Elk Grove Village
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →Install day
- Tell us about your waterTaste, lead, PFAS or hardness — tell us your concern.
- Recommend a systemWe suggest carbon or RO with the right certifications.
- 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 Elk Grove Village homeowners
Is Lake Michigan water already safe?
Treated Lake Michigan water meets federal standards, but taste, chloramine and household plumbing can still be reasons to filter at the tap.
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.
Whole-house filter or under-sink?
Under-sink treats drinking and cooking water; whole-house protects every tap and appliance. Many homes need only the first.
Do I need a plumber to install an under-sink filter?
For a basic filter, maybe not. For RO with a drain and a dedicated faucet, we recommend a professional install.
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.
Elk Grove Village water: how does it affect kitchen water filtration?
Elk Grove Village's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased through JAWA (Joint Action Water Agency). That decides which filter stages make sense.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
Under-Sink Water Filtration nearby
Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.