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Reverse Osmosis Installation in Conway, Orlando
If you live in Conway, FL — between SoDo and Belle Isle along Conway Road and the south shore of Lake Conway — this page is for you. In short, a reverse osmosis Conway install solves OCU’s hard water and dissolved-solids profile at every fixture in the home, not just the kitchen sink. As a result, this page covers what’s in your tap water, why most Conway homes benefit from a softener + RO combo, and what we charge installed.
Moreover, Conway sits in unincorporated Orange County, just south of downtown Orlando and east of the Orlando International Airport corridor. Specifically, ZIP 32812 covers the Lake Conway shoreline, the Conway Road corridor, the older sections around Hoffner Avenue, and the newer infill near Daetwyler Drive. Median household income runs about $68,000 per 2024 ACS data — solidly mid-market, with a healthy mix of older single-family homes and post-2000 builds.
Furthermore, this page covers the OCU water chemistry serving Conway, why a whole-house RO matters even on newer construction, and our 4-step install process.
What’s actually in Conway water?
Conway is served by Orange County Utilities (OCU). The water comes from the Lower Floridan Aquifer through wells south and east of the city. Specifically, typical OCU system chemistry across the zones that serve Conway looks like this:
- Hardness: 7 to 9 grains per gallon — moderately hard to hard. Anything above 7 gpg leaves visible scale on faucets and shortens appliance life.
- TDS: 280 to 340 ppm. A properly-spec’d RO system brings that under 20 ppm.
- Disinfection: OCU aerates and chlorinates the water for disinfection (not chloramine). As a result, the carbon pre-filter on a whole-house RO removes residual chlorine before the membrane.
- pH: 7.6 to 8.0 — slightly alkaline.
- PFAS: OCU’s 2024 PFAS testing reports detection at multiple monitoring sites in Orange County. Whether your specific Conway zone is above or below EPA’s 2024 MCL, a whole-house RO rejects PFAS at 95%+ efficiency.
- Lead: Non-detect at OCU’s distribution sample points. However, older Conway homes built before 1988 may have legacy service-line solder that picks up trace lead between the main and your faucet.
In short, OCU’s water leaves the plant clean. However, Conway sits in a zone where PFAS detection exists across the broader OCU system, and the 7-9 gpg hardness is enough to damage premium appliances over time.
Why a reverse osmosis Conway install makes sense
Conway has a mix of housing stock — the older homes around Lake Conway date to the 1950s-60s, and there’s significant infill from the 2000s. As a result, the case for an RO is slightly different depending on your home’s vintage:
- Older Conway homes (pre-1988). Specifically, original supply lines may have lead-soldered joints. Even non-detect lead at the main can pick up trace lead at the tap.
- Newer Conway homes (2000+). Modern PEX or copper plumbing delivers water cleanly to fixtures. However, premium appliances (Bosch, Miele, KitchenAid pro-grade) are typically rated for water under 7 gpg — Conway’s 7-9 gpg shortens their useful life.
- Lakefront Conway homes. Specifically, properties along Lake Conway shoreline often have higher HVAC use and longer pool/lawn irrigation cycles. As a result, hard water deposits scale on irrigation heads and pool equipment that an RO won’t touch — a softener handles the irrigation side.
- Coffee, tea, and ice taste. The OCU chlorine residual is noticeable in cold water from the fridge dispenser and in espresso. Furthermore, a whole-house RO removes the residual chlorine and the dissolved minerals that affect taste.
The reverse osmosis Conway system we recommend
Almost every Conway home is a good candidate for one of two options:
Option 1 — Whole-house alkaline reverse osmosis alone. $2,950. Specifically, if your home is newer construction with modern plumbing and you’re not seeing visible scale, this is usually the right call. The RO removes TDS, residual chlorine, PFAS, and trace contaminants. Furthermore, the alkaline post-treatment rebalances pH so the water tastes crisp.
Option 2 — Softener + whole-house RO combo. $4,150. However, if hardness scale is already a visible problem (white film on shower glass, spots on glassware, scale on faucets), add the softener. As a result, it removes calcium/magnesium before the RO, extending membrane life 3 to 5x and eliminating scale throughout the house.
Pricing — all-in, no surprises
| System | Price installed |
|---|---|
| Under-sink RO (kitchen only) | $495 – $895 |
| Whole-house alkaline RO | $2,950 |
| Water softener add-on | $1,200 |
| RO + softener combo (most Conway homes) | $4,150 |
Additionally, we publish these prices because we’d rather the customer know what they’re buying before we show up. You’ll get a written quote inside 2 business days of a phone call. Annual maintenance plan: $195/year (optional).
Our 4-step install process
- Free in-home water test. TDS, hardness, residual chlorine, pH — on your actual Conway tap, not a city-average estimate.
- Written quote in plain English. Specifically, one number, itemized, no “starting at” pricing.
- Install in 4 to 6 hours. System mounts in the garage or utility room. Minor drywall cut where needed — we patch and paint to match.
- 30-day re-test. We come back and verify the numbers.
Service area
We serve all of Conway (32812) — Lake Conway shoreline, Conway Road corridor, Hoffner Avenue, and the newer infill near Daetwyler Drive. In addition, we serve adjacent Lake Davis / Delaney Park, Belle Isle, SoDo, Baldwin Park, Hunters Creek, and Dr. Phillips.
FAQ — reverse osmosis Conway questions
Is Conway on OCU water or city of Orlando?
Conway is served by Orange County Utilities (OCU), not OUC. Specifically, even though Conway is right next to the City of Orlando boundary, it sits in unincorporated Orange County and gets its water from OCU’s system.
How hard is OCU water in Conway?
Typical OCU system data shows 7 to 9 grains per gallon across the zones that serve Conway. That’s moderately hard to hard — enough to leave visible scale on faucets, reduce appliance life, and build up in your water heater.
What disinfectant does OCU use?
Orange County Utilities aerates and chlorinates the water for disinfection (not chloramine). As a result, the carbon pre-filter stage on a whole-house RO removes residual chlorine before it reaches the membrane.
My home is from 1962 on Lake Conway. Can you still install a softener and RO?
Yes. Specifically, older Conway homes sometimes require creative mounting (smaller utility spaces, different access points) and occasionally a short run of new copper to tie into the main. However, the installation itself works the same as in a modern home.
How long does the install take in a Conway home?
4 to 6 hours for the standard softener + RO combo. Specifically, it’s a bit longer if your home doesn’t have a traditional utility closet and we need to get creative with the mount location.
What about PFAS in Conway water?
OCU’s 2024 PFAS testing shows detection at several Orange County monitoring sites. Specifically, the Western Regional Water System (which serves the Dr. Phillips area) had PFOS detected at 4.6-5.0 ppt — just above EPA’s 4.0 ppt MCL. Conway sits in a different zone, so your local levels may differ. Importantly, a whole-house RO rejects PFAS at 95%+ efficiency regardless of which zone serves your home.
Do most Conway homes have HOAs?
Conway has a mix — most older Lake Conway shoreline homes pre-date HOA-era development, while some newer subdivisions have associations. Specifically, water treatment systems mount inside the garage or utility room with no exterior changes, so approval is typically not needed. We’ll review your specific covenants during the free consultation.
Ready for clean water in your Conway home?
Call (407) 602-8249 or request a free water test. We’ll run TDS, hardness, residual chlorine, and pH on your actual tap water. Importantly, if an RO is the right solution, you’ll have a written quote in 2 business days. In fact, if your situation calls for a different fix, we’ll tell you that too.