Chloramine in Lake Michigan water
If your utility uses chloramine, a catalytic carbon stage is what actually removes the taste.
Serving Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Highland Park, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Highland Park kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Installers working in Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen water problems we fix
An under-sink filter in Highland Park 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.
Buying bottled water
Cases of bottled water are expensive and heavy. A filtered tap at the sink costs far less per gallon.
Worried about lead
If you're unsure about your pipes, a lead-certified filter adds a layer of protection while you check.
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
Scale is a hardness problem. We'll tell you whether an under-sink system is enough or a softener makes sense too.
Cloudy ice and spotted glasses
White film on glasses and cloudy ice come from dissolved minerals; reverse osmosis takes most of them out.
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.
PFAS and other contaminants
PFAS questions come up on almost every call now. Reverse osmosis and certified carbon blocks reduce PFOA and PFOS — check the certificate, not the box.
What the install includes
- Water checkA look at your water source and plumbing so the system matches what is actually in your water.
- System selectionWe recommend the system type and certifications that fit your needs.
- 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.
- Refrigerator lineWe can run filtered water to your ice maker and dispenser.
- Filter change planWe set up a replacement schedule for cartridges and membranes.
Models, parts and fittings
Remineralization stageAdds back minerals after RO for a better taste.
Tankless ROCompact RO systems without a storage tank — they fit tight sink cabinets.
NSF/ANSI certifications42 for taste and chlorine, 53 for health contaminants like lead, 58 for RO, 401 for emerging contaminants.
Reverse osmosisThe most thorough filtration; includes a membrane, storage tank or tankless pump.
Kitchens like yours in Highland Park: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Highland Park
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near St. John's. What we started with: white double sink. The reason for the call: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. 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. On site this meant water check, system selection, plus refrigerator line.
Before
AfterNorthbrook kitchen, 1980s two-story: under-sink water filtration
The site: a 1980s two-story near Techny. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. 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 water check, system selection, plus filter change plan.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Northbrook →Before
AfterBuffalo Grove kitchen, 1980s two-story: under-sink water filtration
The site: a 1980s two-story near Didier Farms. What we started with: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: wanting better drinking water at the sink. Finished kitchen: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. The job covered under-sink installation, drain connection for RO, plus refrigerator line.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterHighland Park kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Highland Park →
Before
AfterHighland Park kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Highland Park →From the old unit to the new one
- Tell us about your waterYour water source, pipe age and what you want removed.
- 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 Highland Park 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.
Is reverse osmosis water safe to drink every day?
Yes. RO removes minerals along with contaminants; a remineralization stage adds some back for taste if you prefer.
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.
Can you drill a faucet hole in my quartz or granite?
Yes. A diamond core bit cuts a clean hole in stone, or we reuse a sprayer, soap dispenser or air-gap hole.
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.
Highland Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
What is Highland Park doing about lead water lines?
City states it is in full compliance with state and federal lead and copper rules and has run a corrosion control program for 26 years; water plant phone 847-433-4355. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Highland Park water: how does it affect kitchen water filtration?
Highland Park's water source: Lake Michigan, treated at the City's own Water Treatment Plant at the east end of Park Avenue. That decides which filter stages make sense.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park 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.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
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Other kitchen services in Highland Park
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.