Sarasota · Drinking Water & RO
Drinking Water & Reverse Osmosis in Sarasota
Want bottle-quality water straight from the tap? A reverse-osmosis system removes what a softener can’t — including PFAS, which Sarasota County’s own testing found close to the EPA limit. We test free and fit the right system to your water.
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Why homeowners choose Hydrology
✓WQA Gold Seal certified equipment — NSF/ANSI 42, 44 & 372
✓Manufacturer-tested to 2,000,000 gallons, limited lifetime warranty
✓Your tester is your installer — no sales-rep-to-subcontractor handoff
✓Permanent ProPress plumbing, not push-on fittings
✓Clack metered valve — regenerates on real use, saves salt & water
✓0% financing available — checking your rate won’t affect your credit
For the full picture of Sarasota’s water — City of Sarasota vs Sarasota County, hardness and PFAS — see our Sarasota water treatment & filtration page. Below is what it means for your drinking water.
What reverse osmosis removes
RO pushes your water through a fine membrane that pulls out dissolved solids, the chlorine and chloramine taste, lead, and PFAS — the things a softener isn’t built to handle. A softener fixes hardness for the whole house; RO polishes the water you actually drink and cook with.
Why it matters in Sarasota
Sarasota County publishes its own PFAS results — PFOA measured 3.8 ppt at the Carlton plant, just under the EPA’s 4.0 limit. RO is what removes PFAS at the drinking tap, so if taste, chlorine, or that PFAS number are on your mind, this is the system that addresses them.
Tankless and under-sink options
We install modern tankless RO (Micromax 7000 / 8500) and standard under-sink units — sized to your household and installed clean, by the same tech who tested your water. No bottles, no hauling — just better water on demand.
Common questions
Does reverse osmosis remove PFAS? +
Yes — RO is one of the most effective ways to reduce PFAS at your drinking tap. Sarasota County’s 2025 testing showed PFOA at 3.8 ppt (just under the 4.0 limit), and an RO system addresses it along with taste and chlorine.
Does RO remove chlorine and improve taste? +
Yes — RO plus carbon removes chlorine, chloramine, and the dissolved solids that make water taste off. Most people notice the difference in coffee, ice, and drinking water right away.
Do I still need a softener if I have RO? +
Usually yes — they do different jobs. RO handles your drinking water; a softener protects your whole house from hard-water scale. Many Sarasota homes run both, and we size them together.
Does an RO system waste a lot of water? +
Modern systems like tankless RO are far more efficient than older units. We’ll walk you through the options and pick one that fits your household.
How much does an RO system cost in Sarasota? +
It depends on the unit and your setup, which is why we test and quote in person. We’re transparent about pricing and offer financing with low monthly options.
Systems we install
Sized to your water after a free test — not a one-size-fits-all box.
Flagship
Puronics Defender 30C
Our best whole-home system — softens plus catalytic-carbon filtration. WQA Gold Seal, metered backwash, 2M-gal certified.
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Value
Hydrology Essentials
A dependable softener + filtration package — removes hardness, chlorine and chloramine with a metered valve. Great everyday value.
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Recent installs across the Suncoast
Real systems our team has installed — scroll through.
What our customers say
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Get your free Sarasota water test
We’ll test your water in your home, tell you exactly what’s in it, and match the right softener. Usually a same-day reply.
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