Chloramine in Lake Michigan water
If your utility uses chloramine, a catalytic carbon stage is what actually removes the taste.
Serving Evanston & nearby Skokie, Glenview
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Evanston, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Evanston kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Serving Evanston ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen water problems we fix
An under-sink filter in Evanston gives you clean drinking and cooking water straight from a dedicated faucet. We match the system to your water source and pipes and install it in one visit.
Lead service line not yet replaced
Until the lead line to your house is replaced, filtering drinking and cooking water at the kitchen tap is the simplest protection.
Old galvanized pipes
Corroding galvanized pipe sheds rust and sediment. A sediment stage catches it before it reaches the carbon or RO membrane.
Chlorine taste and smell
Tap water that smells like a swimming pool is common with treated municipal water. A carbon stage removes chlorine taste and odor.
PFAS and other contaminants
For PFAS and other emerging contaminants, we install systems with the matching NSF/ANSI certification.
Buying bottled water
If the recycling bin is full of plastic bottles, a dedicated filtered faucet pays for itself and frees up the pantry.
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.
Refrigerator filter not enough
Fridge filters are small and often expensive. An under-sink system can feed both your sink tap and your fridge.
What we hook up and check
- Water checkA look at your water source and plumbing so the system matches what is actually in your water.
- 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.
- Filter change planWe set up a replacement schedule for cartridges and membranes.
- Whole-house optionsPoint-of-use filtration at the sink, plus whole-house treatment when your water needs it.
Models, parts and fittings
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.
NSF/ANSI certificationsCheck the certification against what you want removed — not just the marketing claim.
Remineralization stageAn optional final stage that improves the taste of RO water.
Kitchens like yours in Evanston: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailAn Evanston 1920s courtyard-building condo: before and after
This one is a 1920s courtyard-building condo in Evanston. The kitchen as it was: single stainless drop-in sink. What bothered the owners most: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. Finished kitchen: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. On site this meant water check, dedicated faucet, plus filter change plan.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Skokie
A 1990s two-story colonial in Skokie, a typical kitchen for Skokie. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: wanting better drinking water at the sink. The result: a brushed nickel filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet and a slim tankless reverse osmosis unit under the sink. On site this meant under-sink installation, drain connection for RO, plus filter change plan.
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AfterUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a 1990s two-story colonial, Glenview
A 1990s two-story colonial near The Grove, a typical kitchen for Glenview. What we started with: white double sink. The main complaint was tap water that didn't taste right. The result: 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, under-sink installation, plus filter change plan.
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Before
AfterBefore and after: a brick bungalow from the 1920s in Evanston
Soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Evanston →
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AfterBefore and after: a prewar brick bungalow in Evanston
The same doors sprayed in soft white, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Evanston →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 Evanston 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.
Whole-house filter or under-sink?
It depends on the problem: taste and contaminants — under-sink; scale and sediment — whole-house.
Are under-sink water filters worth it?
For most households that drink tap water, yes — especially with chloramine taste or older pipes.
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.
What is Evanston doing about lead water lines?
The city has a published service line material inventory (online Water Service Information Map at evanstonleadreplacement.org; call 311). A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Evanston building permit for kitchen water filtration: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services), phone (847) 448-4311. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Is Evanston water hard, and does it matter for kitchen water filtration?
Evanston's water source: Lake Michigan (surface water), treated at the City of Evanston water plant; reported hardness is 134 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 7.8 grains per gallon), 2025 report. That decides which filter stages make sense.
Do I need a Evanston-registered contractor for kitchen water filtration?
All contractors working in city limits must register with the City; annual fee General Contractor $150, Trade Contractor $125. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Evanston require a licensed plumber for kitchen water filtration?
No separate plumbing license listing on the registration page; hired plumbing contractors must provide proof of licensure and attend inspections. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for kitchen water filtration in Evanston?
It depends on the scope. Evanston's rule in short: Residential permit applications go through the Citizen Portal; City worksheets signed by the contractors are required for any electrical, plumbing or HVAC work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services).
Do you work in my part of Evanston?
Yes. Our crews work across Evanston — ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208 — and nearby Skokie, Glenview, Park Ridge.
Working in Evanston
- Most Evanston homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Other kitchen services in Evanston
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.