Drinking Water Station for Pure Water
Clean, safe drinking water right from your tap.
Your family deserves water you can trust. Midwest Water Company in Moline, IL, installs Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Stations, a premium reverse osmosis (RO) system professionally installed under your kitchen sink. This system delivers filtered water that's free from PFAS, lead, disinfection byproducts (DBPs), and hundreds of other contaminants.
If you've been relying on bottled water or wondering what's really in your tap water, the K5 is the upgrade your home has been waiting for.
What Does the K5 Filter Out?
The Kinetico K5 is NSF-certified to reduce a wide range of harmful contaminants, including:
PFAs
(Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) Often called "forever chemicals," PFAS have been linked to serious health concerns, including certain cancers, immune system disruption, and hormonal effects.
Lead
Lead can leach into drinking water from aging pipes and plumbing fixtures. There is no safe level of lead exposure for children, and long-term exposure in adults is associated with cardiovascular and kidney issues.
DBPs
Chlorine and chloramine are used to disinfect water, but these chemicals can form disinfection byproducts such as trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). Exposure to Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) has been associated with increased health risks.
Contaminants
The K5 also reduces arsenic, nitrates, cysts, pharmaceuticals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and many other substances that standard filtration systems miss.
Passing a Water Test Is Not the Same as Clean Water
Federal and state drinking water standards set a legal floor — the minimum a utility must meet before water leaves the treatment plant. Meeting that floor is a start, but it doesn't mean the water tastes good, smells neutral, or is free of every compound you'd want removed from your glass. Here in Moline and across the Quad Cities, municipal water can pass every required test and still come out of your tap with a noticeable chlorine smell or a flat, metallic taste.
A compliant water report routinely misses or allows trace amounts of things many homeowners would rather not have in their drinking water: chlorine and chloramines added during the treatment process, volatile organic compounds, nitrates, pharmaceutical residuals, microplastics, and the aesthetic issues — taste and odor — that make tap water feel like a second choice. None of those have to push a reading above a legal threshold to affect how your water looks, smells, or tastes.
What Is a Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station?
Multi-Stage Filtration at Your Dedicated Tap
The Kinetico K5 is one of the most advanced residential reverse osmosis systems available today. It uses a multi-stage filtration process to remove contaminants at the molecular level — producing water that is consistently cleaner and better-tasting than ordinary tap water and most bottled water brands.
Unlike standard pitcher filters or basic faucet attachments, the K5 is a whole-drinking-water solution. It's installed directly into your home's water supply and delivers filtered water through a dedicated faucet at your kitchen sink. The system operates non-electrically, using your home's water pressure to push water through its membranes and filters — meaning no energy costs and no complicated controls.
Benefits of Installing a Kinetico K5 in Your Home
Better-Tasting Water, Every Time Pure water simply tastes better. Removing chlorine, minerals, and chemical byproducts reveals the clean, neutral taste water is supposed to have. You'll notice the difference in your drinking water, your coffee, your tea, and anything else you cook with water.
Save Money — Eliminate Bottled Water The average American family spends hundreds of dollars per year on bottled water. The K5 delivers better-than-bottled quality at a fraction of the ongoing cost. It also eliminates the hassle of storing, carrying, and recycling plastic bottles — better for your wallet and better for the environment.
Customizable Filtration The K5 features a unique FlexFiltration design that allows filtration cartridges to be customized to your specific water quality concerns. Whether your local water has elevated PFAS levels, high chlorine content, or other regional issues, the K5 can be configured to address them directly.
Reliable, Non-Electric Operation The Kinetico K5 runs without electricity, using only your home's existing water pressure. That means lower operating costs, no risk of electrical failure, and a simpler, more dependable system overall.
Dedicated Filtered Water Faucet A sleek, dedicated faucet is installed alongside your existing kitchen faucet, giving you instant access to filtered water for drinking and cooking whenever you need it. Many models also include a refrigerator line connection for filtered ice and water from your fridge dispenser.
Is a Reverse Osmosis System Right for Your Home?
If your household relies on municipal tap water, you've noticed an unpleasant taste or odor in your water, you have young children or family members with compromised immunity, or you simply want the peace of mind that comes with knowing your drinking water is clean — the Kinetico K5 is an excellent choice.
We recommend starting with a free water quality test so we can understand exactly what's in your water and confirm the K5 is the right fit for your needs.
Drinking Water System Questions, Answered Plainly
What does a Kinetico drinking water system actually remove from my tap water?
A Kinetico drinking water system is designed to reduce chlorine, chloramines, sediment, certain heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and the compounds that cause taste and odor issues. The specific contaminants addressed depend on what the free water test finds in your home's water supply — that's why we test first before recommending anything.How is an under-sink drinking water system different from a Brita pitcher?
The biggest differences are capacity and convenience. An under-sink system treats water on demand through multiple filtration stages — no manual refilling, no waiting, no guessing when the filter ran out. A Brita pitcher uses a single carbon stage and runs out of capacity fast. With a dedicated tap, clean water is always there when you need it.How long does it take to install a drinking water system under my kitchen sink?
Most installations are completed in a single visit, typically one to two hours. Our technician handles all the connections, mounts the dedicated drinking water tap, and tests the system before leaving. There's no overnight disruption to your kitchen and no mess left behind.How often do the filters need to be replaced in a Kinetico drinking water system?
Filter replacement frequency depends on your water usage and the specific contaminant load in your water supply. We advise you on the right replacement schedule during installation, based on what the free water test shows, and we can handle filter replacement for you as needed down the road.Can I add a drinking water system if I already have a water softener?
Yes — a point-of-use drinking water system works independently from a whole-home softener. It installs under the sink and treats only the water coming from the dedicated drinking tap, so it doesn't interfere with your softener's operation at all. Many Quad Cities homeowners run both, and it's a natural combination.
Schedule Your Free Water Test Today
Take the first step toward cleaner, safer water for your family. Contact us to schedule a free in-home water quality test and learn more about the Kinetico K5 Drinking Water Station. Our team is ready to answer your questions and help you find the right solution for your home.
