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 Wood Dale & nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Wood Dale, IL
Cleaner-tasting tap water for your Wood Dale kitchen, with the right certified filter for your pipes.
- Serving Wood Dale ZIP 60191
- 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 Wood Dale kitchens — a dedicated filtered-water faucet, a certified system matched to your water and a drain connection done right.
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.
Buying bottled water
Stop hauling water bottles — a filtered faucet gives you clean water on demand.
Worried about lead
If you're unsure about your pipes, a lead-certified filter adds a layer of protection while you check.
PFAS and other contaminants
For PFAS and other emerging contaminants, we install systems with the matching NSF/ANSI certification.
Don't want to drill the counter
If you'd rather not drill stone, we choose a system that works with your existing faucet.
Refrigerator filter not enough
Fridge filters are small and often expensive. An under-sink system can feed both your sink tap and your fridge.
Chlorine taste and smell
If your water tastes like chlorine, an activated carbon filter makes it taste clean for drinking and coffee.
What the install includes
- System selectionCarbon, catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis — matched to taste, lead or PFAS concerns.
- 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.
- Refrigerator lineWe can run filtered water to your ice maker and dispenser.
- Whole-house optionsIf testing shows hardness or sediment, we can add a whole-house filter or softener alongside the kitchen system.
Models, parts and fittings
Remineralization stageAdds back minerals after RO for a better taste.
Reverse osmosisThe most thorough filtration; includes a membrane, storage tank or tankless pump.
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.
What the work looks like in Wood Dale homes
Before
Installed
DetailUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wood Dale
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Wood Dale. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: tap water that didn't taste right. After: 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, under-sink installation, plus drain connection for RO.
Before
AfterUnder-Sink Water Filtration in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ranchettes. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: chlorine taste and a fridge full of bottled water. The result: 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. The job covered system selection, under-sink installation, plus drain connection for RO.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Elk Grove Village. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The main complaint was tap water that didn't taste right. 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 system selection, dedicated faucet, plus under-sink installation.
Under-Sink Water Filtration in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterA Wood Dale 1950s ranch: before and after
Cabinets in soft white with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a blue handmade-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar Cape Cod, Wood Dale
Finished: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wood Dale →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.
- InstallationWe install, connect and leak-test the system the same day.
- MaintenanceWe set a change schedule so performance doesn't drop.
Under-Sink Water Filtration questions from Wood Dale homeowners
Is Lake Michigan water already safe?
Treated Lake Michigan water meets federal standards, but taste, chloramine and household plumbing can still be reasons to filter at the tap.
Do I need a plumber to install an under-sink filter?
Not always, but RO systems involve the drain line and supply valves — a professional install avoids leaks.
How often do filters need changing?
Most cartridges last 6–12 months. We'll set a reminder schedule.
Are under-sink water filters worth it?
Yes, if you pick a system certified for what you want removed and keep up with cartridge changes.
Reverse osmosis or carbon filter?
Choose by what you want removed: carbon handles taste, chlorine and certified lead reduction; reverse osmosis adds minerals, PFAS and much more.
Wood Dale plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for kitchen water filtration?
Plumbing contractors must register with the City and provide current State license/IDPH registration if applicable; city adopts the Illinois Plumbing Code 2014 with local amendments. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Is Wood Dale water hard, and does it matter for kitchen water filtration?
Wood Dale's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the DuPage Water Commission (since 1992). That decides which filter stages make sense.
What is the Wood Dale building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department (https://my.wooddale.com), phone 630-766-5133. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Wood Dale-registered contractor for kitchen water filtration?
All contractors (general, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, etc.) must register with the City before a permit is issued. Requires Certificate of Insurance ($2,000,000 public liability) naming the City, state license/IDPH registration if applicable. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen water filtration in Wood Dale?
It depends on the scope. Wood Dale's rule in short: A permit is required for any alteration or repair of a building. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Wood Dale?
Yes. Our crews work across Wood Dale — ZIP 60191 — and nearby Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Addison.
Working in Wood Dale
- A lot of Wood Dale kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wood Dale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60191
Under-Sink Water Filtration nearby
Other kitchen services in Wood Dale
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.