Reverse-osmosis Drinking Taps
Reverse-osmosis Drinking Taps | Water Purification | Plumbing | Fountain City
Enjoy crystal-clear, great-tasting water straight from your kitchen sink with HEP’s reverse-osmosis drinking taps, expertly installed for homes and businesses across Fountain City. Our advanced multi-stage membrane system removes up to 99% of dissolved solids, chlorine, lead, PFAS, and other contaminants, delivering pure refreshment while eliminating the need for plastic bottles. Compact under-sink units fit seamlessly into any space, operate whisper-quietly, and provide an eco-friendly boost to both your family’s health and your home’s value—all backed by HEP’s well-known craftsmanship and local, same-day service.
Whether you’re renovating, building new, or simply upgrading your existing fixtures, our licensed plumbers handle the entire process—from precise water analysis and custom filter selection to tidy, code-compliant installation and ongoing maintenance. Experience hassle-free water purification with filter-change reminders, extended warranties, and friendly Fountain City technicians who treat your home like their own. Call today and sip confidently knowing every glass is HEP-certified pure.
FAQs
What is a reverse-osmosis (RO) drinking tap and how does it purify my Fountain City water?
An RO drinking tap is a dedicated faucet connected to a compact reverse-osmosis system installed under your sink. Incoming municipal or well water is forced through a semipermeable membrane that removes dissolved solids, heavy metals, chlorine by-products, PFAS, and many other contaminants common to Fountain City’s water supply. The purified water is stored in a small pressure tank and dispensed only from the RO tap, giving you clean, great-tasting water on demand without affecting the flow at your main kitchen faucet.
How much space and plumbing work are required for installation?
Most residential RO units fit in a standard 24-inch sink base cabinet and need three basic connections: a cold-water feed line, a dedicated drain saddle on the sink drainpipe, and the supplied RO faucet mounted on the countertop or sink deck. Our technicians typically complete installations in 2–3 hours, including drilling the faucet hole if one is not already present and neatly routing tubing so you still have plenty of storage space.
What maintenance does an RO drinking system need and how often?
To keep performance high, pre-filters (sediment and carbon) are replaced every 6–12 months, depending on Fountain City’s seasonal water quality reports. The RO membrane itself usually lasts 2–4 years, and the post-carbon polishing filter is replaced annually. We offer affordable service plans that include scheduled filter changes, membrane performance testing, sanitizing the storage tank, and a 10-point leak inspection.
How much purified water will the tap provide each day?
Standard residential systems produce 50–75 gallons per day (GPD), which is more than enough for drinking, cooking, coffee, ice makers, and pets. The pressurized storage tank typically holds 2–4 gallons at a time and refills automatically. If you have a large family or high-volume needs, we can upsize to 100 GPD membranes or add a second tank.
Is reverse-osmosis water wasteful?
All RO systems create some wastewater to flush away contaminants, but new high-efficiency membranes and permeate pumps reduce the waste ratio to about 1:1 or even 1:0.5 (waste:pure). For an average household in Fountain City, this adds only a few extra gallons per day—far less than the water saved by no longer buying bottled water. We can also route the brine line to irrigate non-edible plants if desired.
How much does a complete RO drinking tap system cost in Fountain City?
Installed prices typically range from $425 to $725, depending on the membrane size, faucet finish, and whether a fridge/icemaker connection is added. This includes the unit, all filters, standard plumbing materials, labor, and a one-year workmanship warranty. Over five years, RO water costs pennies per gallon—far less than bottled water, and you avoid the hassle of hauling and recycling plastic containers.