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 Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Lombard, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Lombard kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Installers working in Lombard ZIP 60148
- 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 Lombard 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
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.
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.
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
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
Tap water that smells like a swimming pool is common with treated municipal water. A carbon stage removes chlorine taste and odor.
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.
Cloudy ice and spotted glasses
Hard-water spots on glassware and cloudy ice cubes improve with reverse osmosis at the sink.
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.
- System selectionCarbon, catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis — matched to taste, lead or PFAS concerns.
- Under-sink installationMounting, supply connection and shut-off valve so service is easy later.
- Refrigerator lineOptional line to the fridge so ice and water come from the same filter.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Under-sink carbon filterA one- or two-stage carbon system for great-tasting water.
Tankless ROCompact RO systems without a storage tank — they fit tight sink cabinets.
Reverse osmosisBroadest reduction of contaminants, including lead, PFAS and dissolved minerals. Needs a drain connection.
Remineralization stageAdds back minerals after RO for a better taste.
Under-Sink Water Filtration before and after — Lombard homes
Before
Installed
DetailUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a suburban townhome, Lombard
The site: a suburban townhome in Lombard. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The main complaint was tap water that didn't taste right. Finished kitchen: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. On site this meant system selection, filter change plan, plus whole-house options.
Before
AfterA Villa Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park, a typical kitchen for Villa Park. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. The result: a brushed nickel filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet and a slim tankless reverse osmosis unit under the sink. Work included water check, refrigerator line, plus filter change plan.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Villa Park →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: under-sink water filtration
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. Finished kitchen: 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 water check, system selection, plus whole-house options.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterLombard kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterA Lombard 1950s ranch: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →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 Lombard 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?
Check where the water line enters your basement: dull gray pipe that scratches shiny may be lead. Your utility's inventory also lists it.
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.
Will a filter lower my water pressure?
Your regular faucet keeps full pressure. Only the separate filtered tap runs through the system.
Can you drill a faucet hole in my quartz or granite?
Yes. Diamond core drilling is clean and safe for quartz and granite.
Can you do kitchen water filtration in a Lombard condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Lombard building permit for kitchen water filtration: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Lombard contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Lombard plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen water filtration?
Registration requires a copy of a current State of Illinois Department of Public Health plumbing registration. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does Lombard have lead service lines?
Village has a Lead Water Service Replacement Plan and service line map; Village replaces main-to-curb-stop portion at no cost and offers reimbursement for the private portion. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Do I need a permit for kitchen water filtration in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
Under-Sink Water Filtration nearby
Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.