Reverse osmosis · Bosque Farms
Kitchen-tap drinking water for Bosque Farms families
Naturally occurring arsenic in valley groundwater is a real conversation in Bosque Farms. Reverse osmosis at the sink is the standard point-of-use way to reduce it, along with nitrate, fluoride, lead and dissolved solids.
- System
- 600 GPD tankless RO under the sink
- Price
- $895 installed, or bundled in the Complete Home System for $4,599
- Install
- About half a day, by our own installers
- Warranty
- Lifetime
Why RO gets asked about so often here
The Village of Bosque Farms draws its supply from deep wells in the Rio Grande basin, and arsenic occurs naturally in groundwater across parts of the Middle Rio Grande region. The village has been working on that issue, and its annual Consumer Confidence Report is the place to read the official results for the system. We don't interpret those numbers for you or second-guess the utility; we offer a way to add a dedicated drinking-water tap if you want one.
Private wells around the village are a separate matter. Horse properties and small acreage spread well beyond the village system, and many of those homes pump their own water. No agency tests a private well on the owner's behalf. If you've never had yours lab-tested for arsenic and nitrate, that's the first step, and we'll help you arrange it.
Reverse osmosis pushes water through a semi-permeable membrane that holds back most dissolved contaminants. It is the usual home method for arsenic and nitrate reduction, but results depend on the specific contaminant, its form and the rest of your water chemistry. That's why we confirm performance with testing after installation instead of quoting a promise.
What we test on your visit
- Hardness
- Total dissolved solids
- pH
- Chlorine
- Iron & manganese
- Sulfur
TDS gives a clear before-and-after picture of what the membrane is doing. Hardness and iron matter because they can foul a membrane, so a softener upstream sometimes earns its place. Arsenic and nitrate need a certified lab, which we help coordinate for well owners.
How it fits in a Bosque Farms kitchen
The tankless unit mounts in the sink cabinet and leaves room for cleaning supplies. A dedicated faucet goes in beside your main one, and the drain line ties into the sink trap. On a private well, the RO is fed from the house plumbing after the pressure tank and any softener or filter, so it gets steady pressure and pretreated water.
Cabinet space and plumbing vary from house to house, so we look under your sink before giving a quote.
One tap, not the whole house
RO treats water at the kitchen sink for drinking and cooking. Showers, laundry and barn lines are not affected. For scale and chlorine throughout the home, see the Complete Home System, which adds whole-home softening and carbon to RO. General RO details are on our main reverse osmosis page, and local background is on the Bosque Farms water page.
RO questions from Bosque Farms
Does RO remove arsenic?
RO is the standard point-of-use approach for reducing arsenic. How much it reduces depends on the form of arsenic and your water chemistry, so we recommend follow-up testing to confirm.
Should I test my private well before buying RO?
Yes. A lab test for arsenic, nitrate and bacteria tells you what you're dealing with. RO doesn't address bacteria, which needs disinfection and a separate referral.
I'm on village water. How do I know whether I need RO?
Start with the village's annual water quality report for official results, then decide whether a dedicated drinking-water tap is worth it to your household. We're glad to talk it through without pressure.
Why does the Complete Home System include an alkaline stage?
RO strips out most dissolved minerals, and some people find the result tastes flat. The alkaline stage adds a little mineral content back for taste.
Find out exactly what's in your water — free.
A 15-minute on-site test with results in real time, a plain-English report, and an honest recommendation. No pressure, no obligation.