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Our 4-Stage Filtration Process

Every RO Living Water system uses the same 4-stage reverse-osmosis path: sediment pre-filter, carbon block, RO membrane, post-carbon polish. The result: ~90% of total dissolved solids removed, microplastics and pharmaceuticals filtered out, then minerals added back for taste.

  1. Sediment pre-filter blocks microplastics, dirt, and rust
    Stage 1 · Sediment

    A 5-micron pre-filter catches dirt, silt, rust flakes, pipe residue, and microplastic particles before they reach the membrane.

  2. Activated carbon block reduces chlorine, chemicals, and pesticides
    Stage 2 · Carbon block

    A high-surface-area carbon block adsorbs chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, pesticides, and the chemicals that cause off-tastes and odors.

  3. Reverse-osmosis membrane removing dissolved solids
    Stage 3 · RO membrane

    A semi-permeable membrane with 0.0001-micron pores rejects ~90% of dissolved solids - lead, arsenic, fluoride, nitrates, pharmaceuticals, and PFAS.

  4. Post-carbon polish re-introduces minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium for taste
    Stage 4 · Post-carbon polish

    A final coconut-shell carbon polish removes any residual taste from the membrane, then trace minerals are re-introduced for flavor and balance.

How reverse osmosis actually purifies

Standard pitcher filters and refrigerator filters are activated carbon only - they reduce chlorine and improve taste, but they don't remove dissolved metals, pharmaceuticals, or PFAS. Reverse osmosis is the step beyond.

~60 psi of household water pressure forces water through a semi-permeable membrane. Contaminants too large to pass are flushed to drain; only purified water continues downstream.
0.0001 µm membrane pore size - roughly 1/100,000th the width of a human hair. Lets water molecules through; rejects salts, heavy metals, and most pharmaceutical residues.
90–99% reduction across the contaminants that matter - lead, arsenic, fluoride, nitrates, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and microplastics that carbon filters can't touch.
The Full Lineup

Find the perfect machine for your space.

Every system ships with multi-stage reverse osmosis, activated-oxygen self-cleaning, and lifetime filter service included. Try any model free for 7 days - install on us.

7-day
Free trial on every model
Install - done by Steve & Jonah
~90%
Total dissolved solids removed
15 yrs
Typical machine lifespan
PW50-R Water Purification System
Base · Floor-standing 10–13

PW50-R Water Purification System

Capacitive-touch hot & cold with glass front panel and activated-oxygen self-cleaning. Our affordable entry point.

  • Anti-microbial glass faceplate
  • Multi-stage RO, ~90% TDS removed
  • Leak-stop drip tray & 24/7 monitoring
PW70-R Touchless Water Purification System
Touchless · Floor-standing 20–26

PW70-R Touchless System

Hands-free sensor dispense on a glass front panel. Built for growing offices that want the details right.

  • Touchless sensor + hot-water safety
  • Activated oxygen self-cleaning
  • 10.75" bay fits pitchers & bottles
PW90-R Touchless Water Purification System
Flagship · Touchless ~30

PW90-R Touchless Flagship

The unit most teams pick first. Large LCD, color-changing dispense light, 3-gallon cold tank, and Eco-Mode.

  • Large LCD status screen
  • Color-changing hot/cold indicator
  • Eco-Mode · 3-gal cold tank
PW90-R-CT Touchless Countertop
Touchless · Countertop 15–20

PW90-R-CT Countertop

The countertop version of our touchless flagship. Fits on standard counters and under standard cabinets.

  • Touchless sensor + hot-water safety
  • Color-changing indicator light
  • 5 internal filters · side-panel access
Ice on demand I 14 Ice & Water Dispenser
Ice + Water · Floor-standing ~30

I 14 Combination Ice & Water

High-capacity ice plus hot and cold water from one plumbed-in unit with dual RO filters and UV sanitization.

  • Fresh ice + cold water from one unit
  • Dual RO · UV-sanitized tank
  • Freestanding or countertop install
Largest cold tank XL1 Ultra High-Capacity Hydration Center
Ultra-Capacity · Touchscreen 50+

XL1 Ultra High-Capacity Hydration Center

15.6" full-color touchscreen. 5-gallon hyper-chill cold tank. Dual RO + dual in-tank UV. Built for high-traffic HQs.

  • Largest cold tank on the market
  • Cold · Ambient · Hot, up to 4 L/min
  • Dual in-tank UV + electronic leak stop
Sparkling on demand S4 Countertop Sparkling Dispenser
Sparkling + Hot + Cold · Countertop ~25

S4 Countertop Sparkling

Sparkling, cold, ambient, and hot - four waters from one tap. On-demand CO₂ carbonation made fresh at the point of pour.

  • CO₂ infusion at the point of pour
  • Touchless sensor dispense
  • 4-stage RO + UV sanitization
Countertop ice i16 Countertop Ice & Water Dispenser
Ice + Water · Countertop ~25

i16 Countertop Ice & Water

165 lbs of ice per day with a 16.5 lb storage bin. Countertop footprint, touch-sensor dispense, 4-stage RO with BIO-SURE PLUS.

  • 165 lbs/day ice · 16.5 lb storage
  • 4-stage RO · BIO-SURE PLUS
  • Drainless operation in low-TDS water

Not sure which one? We'll help you pick.

Tell us your headcount and space - Steve or Jonah will recommend the best fit and install it personally. No pressure, no hidden fees.

One system. Every workplace.

From a 10-person studio to a 30-person office - homes, offices, gyms, restaurants, healthcare, and schools. Installed, maintained, and serviced personally by Steve and Jonah. Pick yours to see what a program typically looks like.

Corporate offices

Direct-line RO systems for small to mid-sized teams. Cold, hot, and ambient water on demand.

  • Direct connection to building water supply
  • 4-stage filtration with UV sanitization
  • Touchless sensors, multiple dispense options
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Restaurants & hospitality

Premium purified water and ice for guests and kitchen use. Direct-line systems eliminate jug storage.

  • Under-counter RO filtration
  • Ice maker option for bars and beverage stations
  • No jug storage or manual handling
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Gyms & fitness

Cold, pure water on demand for high-volume fitness facilities. Direct-line RO systems eliminate storage.

  • Purified water at under 10 ppm TDS
  • Touchless sensors for hygiene
  • Compact countertop to floor-standing models
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Healthcare & wellness

Clean filtered water for clinics, dental offices, and wellness centers.

  • 4-stage RO removes ~90% of TDS
  • UV sanitization (lamp replaced every 5 years)
  • Annual filter service, 6 months for ice machines
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Schools & campuses

Lead-tested safe water for K-12 and universities - hallway hydration stations with flow analytics.

  • Lead & microbial testing reports
  • Vandal-resistant filling stations
  • Summer-break pause & reactivation
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Built around you

Water programs that work around your team - not the other way around.

7-day free trial, then 1–5 year service plans - longer plans lower your monthly rate. No inventory management, no surprise fees. We design the program with you, adjust it as you grow, and stay out of the way.

The Living Water difference

Three commitments we make to every client - homes and workplaces alike.

Free on-site assessment

Before we quote, we visit. A short walk-through of your space measures foot traffic, power access, and water-line path so your quote is exact - not a ballpark.
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Owner-installed

S4 Sparkling Water System
Every install is done personally by Steve and Jonah - father and son. 4–6 hours on site, no subcontractors, no drivers. The owners plumb it in and walk your team through it.
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Same-day response

Same-day response across Sonoma, Marin, East Bay & Sacramento. A ruptured line, a dead compressor - Steve or Jonah picks up the phone.
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★★★★★ · A father-and-son business

"Steve and Jonah installed our PW90 personally - it took an afternoon, and the water tastes better than anything we'd had from jugs. No more 42-pound bottles, no more delivery windows. Just clean water, always on."

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Solutions FAQ

Steve or Jonah come out, look at your space, and ask a few questions - how many people, where the water line runs, whether you want hot, cold, sparkling, or ice. Usually within hours (same day if we can) you'll have a straightforward quote: one model, one monthly rate, no bundles.
Installs take 4–6 hours and are done personally by Steve and Jonah - not a subcontractor. We start with a 7-day free trial so you can taste the water and make sure the unit fits your space before committing to anything.
After the 7-day free trial you pick a plan: 1, 2, 3, or 5 years. Longer plans lock in a lower monthly rate. The install fee is waived if you continue past the trial. No per-gallon metering, no usage caps.
Yes. If you outgrow a PW50-R, we'll swap in a PW70-R, PW90-R, or XL1. If you want sparkling or ice down the road, we'll switch to an S4, i14, or i16. Just call or text - we handle the swap in person.
Call or text Steve or Jonah directly at (707) 888-1234. Because it's just the two of us, you're not waiting on a ticket queue - we respond within hours, usually same day. Annual filter changes are already included.
We're the only authorized Pure Water Technology dealer in the Bay Area and Sacramento. Same equipment a large corporation would get, installed and serviced by a two-person family business.
Up to 15 years with annual filter service. The UV lamp gets replaced every 5 years. Filters are changed once a year - included in your plan.
Sonoma County, Marin, the East Bay, and Sacramento. We're the only authorized Pure Water Technology dealer in the Bay Area and Sacramento.

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