Under-sink RO
Certified reduction at the drinking-water tap.
- Lead
- Chlorine by-products (TTHM)
- Chlorine taste & smell
- PFAS ("forever chemicals")
from $1,195 standard-installedDetails
PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS · 2025 WATER DATA
Is Palos Heights's water good enough for your family?
Keep an eye on it
58%
of Palos Heights homes were built before 1980, when lead solder was still allowedSee what's in Palos Heights's water, what it means for your home, and which system (if any) fixes it.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates (B25034)
View Palos Heights water data- City of Palos Heights published data
- Illinois EPA service-line inventory
- NSF/ANSI-listed equipment only
- Licensed plumbing installers
Licensed plumbing installation
Published starting prices
Certified equipment
Written quote before any work
Serving Palos Heights2025 WATER REPORT CARD
Palos Heights Water Report Card
Here's what Palos Heights's own water reports say, in plain English. Green means it looks good. Yellow means keep an eye on it. Red means it needs attention.
ppb = parts per billion. 1 ppb is about 1 drop of water in a backyard swimming pool.
The short version
- Chlorine by-products (TTHM) found, under the legal limit
- Most homes were built before lead solder was banned (1986)
- No measurable lead in 9 of 10 tested homes
- No lead street pipes found
Lead in tested homes
Lead · 90th percentile
Looks good
The town tests tap water in homes most likely to have lead. 9 out of 10 of those homes had this much or less.
0 ppb
parts per billion
Palos Heights: 0
Health goal: 0Action level: 15
Action level: if more than 1 in 10 tested homes go over this, the town must take extra steps.
Highest single test: 2.47 ppb
9 out of 10 tested homes had no measurable lead. Your own pipes and faucets still matter — testing your tap is the only way to know.
No action needed
Source: City of Palos Heights 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (results from 2023)
Chlorine by-products
Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)
Keep an eye on it
Leftovers that form when chlorine cleans the water. The law limits them because drinking too much over many years may raise health risks.
48 ppb
parts per billion
Palos Heights: 48
0Legal limit: 80
Legal limit: the most the law allows.
Highest single test: 67 ppb
Under the 80 ppb legal limit, but it's there. A certified filter can lower it at your kitchen sink.
Source: City of Palos Heights 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Lead water pipes from the street
Service-line inventory
Looks good
A service line is the underground pipe that brings water from the street into a building. Some old ones are made of lead.
As of December 31, 2025, the City of Palos Heights reports it has not located or verified any lead service lines in its service area.
No lead pipes found or confirmed in the town's reporting.
No action needed
From the town's list, as of December 31, 2025.
Source: City of Palos Heights 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Older homes
Homes built before 1980
Keep an eye on it
Lead solder and lead pipes were allowed in homes until 1986.
58.4%of Palos Heights homes were built before 1980 — about 6 in 10Homes built before 1986 can have lead solder or lead pipes inside, even when the street pipe is fine.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates (B25034)
For lead, the EPA's health goal is 0 — there's no amount known to be safe.
These are town-wide results. What comes out of your tap also depends on your own pipes and faucets.
WHICH FILTER FIXES WHAT
Which filter fixes which problem?
Find your problem on the left. A green check means that system helps.
Yes, it helps Only certain models No, it doesn't
| Water problem | Under-sink ROFilters drinking water at the kitchen sinkfrom $1,195 | Whole-home carbonFilters all the water coming into your housefrom $1,795 | Water softenerStops hard-water spots and scalefrom $1,795 | Complete Home SystemAll three togetherfrom $2,699 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine by-products (TTHM) | Yes — certified to reduce TTHM (NSF/ANSI 53/58) | Only some models — ask for NSF/ANSI 53 | No | Yes — at the kitchen sink (through the RO) |
| Lead | Yes — certified to reduce lead (NSF/ANSI 53/58) | No — doesn't remove lead | No — doesn't remove lead | Yes — at the kitchen sink (through the RO) |
| Chlorine taste & smell | Yes — at the kitchen sink | Yes — at every tap (NSF/ANSI 42) | No | Yes — at every tap |
| Hard water & scale | No — not a softener | No — not a softener | Yes — sized to your water (NSF/ANSI 44) | Yes — whole house |
| PFAS ("forever chemicals") | Yes — certified to reduce PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53/58) | No — not certified for PFAS | No | Yes — at the kitchen sink (through the RO) |
Chlorine by-products (TTHM)
- Under-sink ROFilters drinking water at the kitchen sinkYes — certified to reduce TTHM (NSF/ANSI 53/58)
- Whole-home carbonFilters all the water coming into your houseOnly some models — ask for NSF/ANSI 53
- Water softenerStops hard-water spots and scaleNo
- Complete Home SystemAll three togetherYes — at the kitchen sink (through the RO)
Lead
- Under-sink ROFilters drinking water at the kitchen sinkYes — certified to reduce lead (NSF/ANSI 53/58)
- Whole-home carbonFilters all the water coming into your houseNo — doesn't remove lead
- Water softenerStops hard-water spots and scaleNo — doesn't remove lead
- Complete Home SystemAll three togetherYes — at the kitchen sink (through the RO)
Chlorine taste & smell
- Under-sink ROFilters drinking water at the kitchen sinkYes — at the kitchen sink
- Whole-home carbonFilters all the water coming into your houseYes — at every tap (NSF/ANSI 42)
- Water softenerStops hard-water spots and scaleNo
- Complete Home SystemAll three togetherYes — at every tap
Hard water & scale
- Under-sink ROFilters drinking water at the kitchen sinkNo — not a softener
- Whole-home carbonFilters all the water coming into your houseNo — not a softener
- Water softenerStops hard-water spots and scaleYes — sized to your water (NSF/ANSI 44)
- Complete Home SystemAll three togetherYes — whole house
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
- Under-sink ROFilters drinking water at the kitchen sinkYes — certified to reduce PFOA/PFOS (NSF/ANSI 53/58)
- Whole-home carbonFilters all the water coming into your houseNo — not certified for PFAS
- Water softenerStops hard-water spots and scaleNo
- Complete Home SystemAll three togetherYes — at the kitchen sink (through the RO)
Filter claims apply to the exact certified model named on your quote, used and maintained the way the maker says.
THE SYSTEMS
Pick the fix that matches the problem.
Published starting prices, standard-installed. The written quote lists the exact model and scope.
Whole-home carbon
Chlorine taste and odor out of every tap.
- Chlorine taste & smell
from $1,795 standard-installedDetails
Water softener
Scale protection sized to your measured hardness.
- Hard water & scale
from $1,795 standard-installedDetails
Complete Home System
Softening, whole-home carbon, and RO together.
- Lead
- Chlorine by-products (TTHM)
- Chlorine taste & smell
- Hard water & scale
- PFAS ("forever chemicals")
from $2,699 standard-installedDetails
RECOMMENDED FOR PALOS HEIGHTS
Complete Home System
Your family's health is worth the price.
- Whole-home carbon filtration at every tap
- High-efficiency softener sized to measured hardness
- Under-sink RO for drinking and cooking
- Installation performed by a properly licensed plumbing contractor
From $2,699 ≈ 74¢/day over 10 years, before filter changes
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. No home visit required to start.
Get your free report
Send your street address. We return Palos Heights's published numbers and what they mean for your home.
Written quote from photos
Three photos of your plumbing usually settle access, drain, and power. You get a written scope and price before anyone visits.
Licensed installation
Installation performed by a properly licensed plumbing contractor, then commissioned and verified at the tap.
WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE US
The opposite of the in-home pitch.
Palos Heights Water FiltrationTypical in-home dealer visit
PricePublished starting price, before any visitRevealed at the kitchen table, after the pitch
ScopeWritten quote — model, work, and exclusions listedVerbal ballpark that moves during the visit
EquipmentCertification-listed models named on the quote"Our system" — model details after signing
PressureTake the quote home; decide on your own timelineToday-only pricing that expires when they leave
THE PRICE IN PLAIN TERMS
Your health is worth the price — and the price is less than you think.
Equipment and standard installation spread over 10 years, before filter changes.
$0.74/dayComplete Home System — from $2,699
$0.49/dayWhole-home carbon — from $1,795
Compare with bottled water
Your estimate$260/year on bottled water
Estimated from your inputs only. For comparison: under-sink RO starts at $1,195 ≈ $0.33/day and the Complete Home System starts at $2,699 ≈ $0.74/day — equipment and standard installation spread over 10 years, before filter changes.
FREE PDF GUIDE
The Palos Heights Safe Water Guide
Your town's water numbers in plain English, free habits that lower lead, how to pick a certified pitcher filter, and when a permanent system makes sense. Sent to your inbox.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions Palos Heights homeowners ask
Is Palos Heights's water unsafe?
We do not make that claim. City of Palos Heights reports results against federal standards in its consumer confidence report. Our work starts when you want more than the system-wide minimum—for taste, hardness, or a lower contaminant level than the legal limit allows.
What does the free Palos Heights water report include?
Your town's published water-quality figures in plain English, what they mean for a home like yours, and which system (if any) addresses each result. No purchase is required.
What does the starting price include?
Equipment, standard installation by a properly licensed plumbing contractor, bypass where applicable, setup, and commissioning—assuming accessible piping, suitable drain and power, and normal working clearances. The written quote lists your exact scope.
Do you pay for referrals?
Yes. Refer a neighbor who installs with us and you receive $100 for a single system (RO, whole-home carbon, or softener) or $200 for a City Water Duo or Complete Home System, paid after their installation is complete and their 3-business-day cancellation window has passed. There is no limit on referrals.
How do you handle lead questions?
For lead, the EPA's health-based goal is zero. We specify drinking-water systems by their certification listing and include the applicable NSF/ANSI 58 or 53 documentation with your written quote. Testing your own water is always the first step we suggest.
FREE PALOS HEIGHTS WATER REPORT
Know what's in your water before you buy anything.
Palos Heights's published numbers, what they mean for your home, and which system (if any) fixes them — free, no purchase required.