Chloramine in Lake Michigan water
If your utility uses chloramine, a catalytic carbon stage is what actually removes the taste.
Serving Park Ridge & nearby Des Plaines, Glenview
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Park Ridge, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Park Ridge kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Serving Park Ridge ZIP 60068
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen water problems we fix
We install under-sink water filters and reverse osmosis systems in Park Ridge kitchens — a dedicated filtered-water faucet, a certified system matched to your water and a drain connection done right.
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.
Refrigerator filter not enough
Fridge filters are small and often expensive. An under-sink system can feed both your sink tap and your fridge.
Pitcher filter is too slow
Under-sink filtration gives you a steady flow instead of refilling a pitcher all day.
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.
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.
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.
- Dedicated faucetWe use the sprayer or soap hole or drill a new faucet hole, including in stone.
- Under-sink installationMounting, supply connection and shut-off valve so service is easy later.
- Drain connection for RORO systems need a drain connection — installed correctly to prevent backflow.
- 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.
Models, parts and fittings
Reverse osmosisBroadest reduction of contaminants, including lead, PFAS and dissolved minerals. Needs a drain connection.
Under-sink carbon filterA one- or two-stage carbon system for great-tasting water.
Tankless ROFaster flow, no tank and more room under the sink.
Remineralization stageAn optional final stage that improves the taste of RO water.
Kitchens like yours in Park Ridge: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Park Ridge
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Park Ridge. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: wanting better drinking water at the sink. After: 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. Work included water check, dedicated faucet, plus whole-house options.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Des Plaines. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: tap water that didn't taste right. Finished kitchen: 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 drain connection for RO.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterGlenview kitchen, 1980s two-story: under-sink water filtration
This one is a 1980s two-story near The Grove. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. Finished kitchen: 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 dedicated faucet, drain connection for RO, plus filter change plan.
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Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in forest green with matte black pulls, black honed granite counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in light warm taupe, new unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Park Ridge →Install day
- 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 Park Ridge 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.
Is reverse osmosis water safe to drink every day?
It is. If you miss the mineral taste, add a remineralization cartridge.
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.
How often do filters need changing?
Carbon cartridges usually every 6–12 months; RO membranes every 2–3 years, depending on use and water.
Park Ridge water: how does it affect kitchen water filtration?
Park Ridge's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago. That decides which filter stages make sense.
Do I need a Park Ridge-registered contractor for kitchen water filtration?
Building contractors must register with the City each calendar year ($50 per firm). We take care of that before work starts.
What is Park Ridge doing about lead water lines?
Lead service lines are more likely in homes built before 1986; the City runs a lead service line replacement program. 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 Park Ridge?
It depends on the scope. Park Ridge's rule in short: Park Ridge publishes permit guidelines by project type; contact the Permit Technicians to confirm whether a kitchen project needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed.
Do you work in my part of Park Ridge?
Yes. Our crews work across Park Ridge — ZIP 60068 — and nearby Des Plaines, Glenview, Skokie.
Working in Park Ridge
- A lot of Park Ridge kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Park Ridge homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Park Ridge building department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60068
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Other kitchen services in Park Ridge
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.