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Reverse Osmosis Installation in Hunters Creek, FL
If you live in Hunters Creek, FL — the master-planned community south of Sand Lake Road and west of John Young Parkway — this page is for you. In short, a reverse osmosis Hunters Creek install solves the OCU hard-water profile at every fixture in the home, from the main-floor kitchen sink to the upstairs master shower. As a result, this page covers what’s in your tap water, why most Hunters Creek homes benefit from a softener + RO combo, and what we charge installed.
Moreover, Hunters Creek sits in southwest Orange County, between the Orlando International Airport corridor (east) and Walt Disney World (west). Specifically, ZIP 34744 / 32837 covers the master-planned villages around Hunter’s Creek Boulevard, Town Center Boulevard, and the South John Young corridor. Median household income runs upper-middle, with a heavy concentration of post-1990 single-family homes and townhomes built for commuting families.
Furthermore, this page covers the OCU water chemistry serving Hunters Creek, why even brand-new homes benefit from an RO, and our 4-step install process.
What’s actually in Hunters Creek water?
Hunters Creek is served by Orange County Utilities (OCU). The water comes from the Lower Floridan Aquifer through wells south and west of the city. Specifically, typical OCU system chemistry across the zones that serve Hunters Creek 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 whole-house RO brings that under 20 ppm.
- Disinfection: OCU aerates and chlorinates the water (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 Hunters Creek 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. Importantly, Hunters Creek’s post-1990 construction means no legacy lead service lines in newer subdivisions.
In short, OCU’s water leaves the plant clean. However, what reaches your Hunters Creek kitchen tap still carries 7-9 gpg hardness — enough to damage premium appliances over time.
Why a reverse osmosis Hunters Creek install pays off (even on newer construction)
Hunters Creek is dominated by 1990s-2010s family homes — most are post-lead-pipe-era, post-galvanized-supply-line, and have modern plumbing throughout. As a result, the case for an RO is different than older Orlando neighborhoods:
- Premium appliances are common. Specifically, KitchenAid, Bosch, and GE Profile appliances appear in most Hunters Creek kitchens. Manufacturer specs typically call for water under 7 gpg. However, OCU’s 7-9 gpg shortens heating elements, solenoids, and pump seals earlier than the spec.
- Glass shower enclosures etch over time. The calcium bonds with the glass. After 3-5 years, even aggressive cleaning won’t fully remove the etching. Furthermore, master-bath frameless enclosures are standard in Hunters Creek.
- Coffee, tea, and ice taste. The chlorine residual is noticeable in cold water from the fridge dispenser. As a result, a whole-house RO removes the residual disinfectant and the dissolved minerals.
- Townhome and family-home water use. Specifically, dishwashers and laundry machines run multiple cycles per day in family homes. Consequently, the hardware gets faster wear-and-tear from hard water than a single-occupant household would impose.
The reverse osmosis Hunters Creek system we recommend
Almost every Hunters Creek home is a good candidate for one of two options:
Option 1 — Whole-house alkaline reverse osmosis alone. $2,950. Specifically, if your home was built 2010 or later with high-efficiency appliances and you’re not seeing visible scale yet, this is usually the right call. The RO removes TDS, residual chlorine, PFAS, and trace contaminants.
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.
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 | $4,150 |
Additionally, we publish these prices because we prefer customers who know what they’re buying. 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 Hunters Creek 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 Hunters Creek (32837) — Hunter’s Creek Boulevard corridor, Town Center, the South John Young corridor, and the master-planned villages. In addition, we serve adjacent Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Conway, and Baldwin Park.
FAQ — reverse osmosis Hunters Creek questions
Is Hunters Creek on OCU water?
Yes. Specifically, Hunters Creek sits in unincorporated Orange County and is served by Orange County Utilities (OCU), which draws from the Floridan Aquifer.
How hard is OCU water in Hunters Creek?
Typical OCU system data shows 7 to 9 grains per gallon across the zones that serve Hunters Creek. 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 Hunters Creek home is from 2005. Do I really need an RO?
The plumbing is modern, but the water isn’t. Specifically, post-1990 Hunters Creek homes have PEX or copper plumbing and zero legacy lead concerns. However, OCU’s 7-9 gpg hardness still damages premium appliances and leaves scale. As a result, the RO/softener combo is common for the post-2000 build cohort.
Does the Hunters Creek HOA require approval for an RO install?
Most Hunters Creek HOAs have architectural review boards. However, water treatment systems mount inside the garage or utility room — no exterior changes. As a result, ARB submission is typically not needed. Importantly, we’ll review your specific community’s covenants during the free consultation.
Can you install in a Hunters Creek townhome?
Yes. Specifically, townhomes often don’t have garage utility space. As a result, we’ll do an in-home consultation to find the right mounting location — commonly under a utility sink, in a closet behind the master bathroom, or in a laundry room. Additionally, townhome installs sometimes take slightly longer but the price is the same.
How often does the system need service?
Annually: pre-filter swap (10 minutes) and membrane flush. In addition, every 3 to 5 years: replace the RO membrane. We offer a $195/yr service plan that covers the annual.
Ready for an RO install in your Hunters Creek 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.