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 Mount Prospect & nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Mount Prospect, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Mount Prospect kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Serving Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- 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 Mount Prospect 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.
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.
PFAS and other contaminants
For PFAS and other emerging contaminants, we install systems with the matching NSF/ANSI certification.
Buying bottled water
Stop hauling water bottles — a filtered faucet gives you clean water on demand.
Cloudy ice and spotted glasses
White film on glasses and cloudy ice come from dissolved minerals; reverse osmosis takes most of them out.
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.
Don't want to drill the counter
If you'd rather not drill stone, we choose a system that works with your existing faucet.
Worried about lead
If you're unsure about your pipes, a lead-certified filter adds a layer of protection while you check.
Included with the install
- System selectionWe recommend the system type and certifications that fit your needs.
- Dedicated faucetWe use the sprayer or soap hole or drill a new faucet hole, including in stone.
- 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 planReminders and easy cartridge swaps so the filter keeps working.
- Whole-house optionsPoint-of-use filtration at the sink, plus whole-house treatment when your water needs it.
What to pick before the install
NSF/ANSI certificationsCheck the certification against what you want removed — not just the marketing claim.
Under-sink carbon filterImproves taste and odor; many models are certified for lead. Compact and simple.
Tankless ROFaster flow, no tank and more room under the sink.
Remineralization stageAdds back minerals after RO for a better taste.
Kitchens like yours in Mount Prospect: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s condo in Mount Prospect
The site: a 1980s condo in Mount Prospect. What we started with: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: wanting better drinking water at the sink. Finished kitchen: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. Work included dedicated faucet, refrigerator line, plus filter change plan.
Before
AfterUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Des Plaines
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Des Plaines, a typical kitchen for Des Plaines. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. The result: 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 dedicated faucet, drain connection for RO, plus filter change plan.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: under-sink water filtration
The site: a 1980s two-story in Arlington Heights. Before: white double sink. The main complaint was chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. After: slim filtered-water faucet next to the main faucet. On site this meant system selection, dedicated faucet, plus drain connection for RO.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterMount Prospect kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: 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 Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar Cape Cod, Mount Prospect
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mount Prospect →How the install goes
- 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.
- InstallationFaucet, filter, supply and drain connections — usually done in a few hours.
- MaintenanceCartridges every 6–12 months; RO membranes every few years.
Under-Sink Water Filtration questions from Mount Prospect 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.
Can you drill a faucet hole in my quartz or granite?
Yes — we drill stone counters with a diamond core bit, or use an existing sprayer or soap hole.
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.
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.
Mount Prospect plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen water filtration?
Plumbing contractors need the Village contractor license plus state license. State plumbing code requires a state-licensed plumber in multi-family buildings. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Is Mount Prospect water hard, and does it matter for kitchen water filtration?
Mount Prospect's water source: Lake Michigan water treated by the City of Chicago (Jardine plant) and delivered via the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency (NSMJAWA); backup from Northwest Water Commission. Some areas are served by Illinois American Water instead. That decides which filter stages make sense.
Do I need a Mount Prospect-registered contractor for kitchen water filtration?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do kitchen water filtration in a Mount Prospect 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.
What is Mount Prospect doing about lead water lines?
Village has completed its required lead service line inventory, available on the Village website (2025 report). 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 Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60056ZIP 60005
Under-Sink Water Filtration nearby
Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.