Alkaline and Mineral Water Filters in Chicago

Filtered water that tastes clean and delivers the minerals your body actually needs.

Reverse osmosis removes contaminants - but it also strips out calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Our alkaline and mineral filter stages add those minerals back, balance pH above 7.0, and produce water that's not just safe, but genuinely nourishing.

ProEcoLife’s PEL75 system is built around this principle. After a 5-stage RO purification process removes up to 98% of Chicago’s lead, chlorine, PFAS, and heavy metals, a dedicated mineral restoration stage and an alkaline balancing stage bring the water back to life. What comes out of your tap is clean, mineral-rich, and pH-balanced – something neither a basic pitcher filter nor a standard 3-stage RO system can deliver.

What Alkaline and Mineral Filtration Does

pH Balancing Above 7.0

Standard RO water typically has a pH between 5 and 6 – slightly acidic from the removal of dissolved minerals and carbonates. Our alkaline filter stage raises pH to between 7.5 and 8.5 using natural calcite and magnesium oxide media. The result is water that sits in the range most beneficial for daily hydration.

Calcium and Magnesium Restoration

Our mineral filter stage reintroduces calcium and magnesium – the two minerals most commonly depleted by reverse osmosis. Both play roles in bone density, cardiovascular function, and muscle performance. For Chicago households drinking filtered water daily, this stage makes a measurable difference over time.

Potassium and Sodium Trace Addition

Beyond calcium and magnesium, our mineral stage adds trace amounts of potassium and sodium – electrolytes that support hydration at the cellular level. The amounts are nutritionally relevant without being detectable in taste, keeping the water clean and neutral on the palate.

Infrared and Shungite Enhancement

Our PEL75 goes further than standard alkaline filters with two additional stages: infrared ceramics that support water molecule cluster reduction for better cellular absorption, and shungite – a natural carbon mineral with antioxidant properties. These stages follow mineral restoration and refine the finished water before it reaches your tap.

Why Remineralization Matters for Chicago Drinking Water

Chicago's water is treated with chlorine. After those chemicals and the contaminants from aging pipes are removed by RO, what remains is very pure - but also stripped of naturally occurring minerals.

Drinking demineralized water long-term is not the same as drinking mineral water. Studies suggest that water low in calcium and magnesium may contribute to deficiency over time, particularly in people who already have low dietary intake. Our alkaline and mineral filter stages address this directly – adding back specific minerals at concentrations consistent with natural spring water profiles. The difference shows up in taste, in how you feel after drinking, and in long-term hydration quality.

Better Hydration Daily

Mineral-balanced, alkaline water absorbs more efficiently than acidic or demineralized water. Chicago families who switch from standard filtered or bottled water to our PEL75 system consistently report that they drink more water daily – simply because it tastes better and feels smoother going down.

Better for Coffee and Tea

Specialty coffee and tea extraction depend on mineral content in the water. Water that’s too pure produces flat, under-extracted espresso and thin tea. Water with balanced calcium and magnesium – in the range our mineral stage delivers – is closer to the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) ideal brewing water standard.

Better for Cooking

Pasta, grains, soups, and sauces all absorb the water they’re cooked in. Chlorine-free, mineral-balanced water produces noticeably cleaner flavors in dishes where water is a primary ingredient. Chicago chefs and home cooks who install our system notice the difference within the first week of cooking.

Most filtered water systems stop at removing the bad. Ours goes further - putting back what your body actually benefits from.

Installation in Chicago — What to Expect

Our alkaline and mineral filter system is installed as part of the complete PEL75 under-sink setup. A single visit from our Chicago technician covers everything from water testing to finished installation and quality confirmation:

Baseline Water Test

We test your Chicago tap water for TDS, pH, hardness, lead, and chlorine levels before any installation. You see exactly what’s in your water – and what our system will change.

Full 9-Stage System Installation

Our technician installs all 9 stages under your kitchen sink – including the mineral and alkaline post-filter stages – connects the dedicated tap, and routes drain tubing. No separate plumber required.

Live pH and TDS Comparison

After installation, we test both your source water and your filtered output – showing pH rise, TDS reading, and mineral presence side by side. You leave the visit knowing exactly what changed and why.

Maintaining Your Mineral and Alkaline Filter Stages

Mineral Stage Replacement

The mineral filter stage typically requires replacement every 12 months depending on water usage and source TDS levels. We track your schedule and contact you when it’s due – no guessing on your end.

Alkaline Filter Replacement

The alkaline calcite media depletes over time as it raises pH. We replace this stage on schedule and re-test output pH after each change to confirm the system is performing within range.

Infrared and Shungite Service

The infrared ceramic and shungite stages have longer service lives – typically 2 to 3 years – but we inspect them at every scheduled visit and replace them when output quality testing indicates it’s time.

Full System Health Check

Every maintenance visit includes a full system check – all 9 stages, output TDS, pH reading, and membrane rejection rate. We leave documentation of the results so you have a record of your water quality over time.

Why Chicago Households Choose ProEcoLife for Alkaline and Mineral Filtration

Alkaline water is a crowded category - pitchers, ionizers, drops, and bottles all claim the same benefits. Here's what separates a professionally installed multi-stage system from the alternatives:

Mineral restoration happens after RO purification - you get clean water and minerals, not one or the other.
pH tested and confirmed at installation and every service visit - not an estimate.
Infrared and shungite stages go beyond standard alkaline filters available in stores or online.
Installed and maintained by a local Chicago team - not shipped in a box and left on your doorstep.

What Our Customers Say

    
 
 
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   Damian Kluk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pro Eco performed water testing and a well-water bacteria disinfection service at my home. They clearly explained what to expect throughout the process and were very communicative from start to finish. Their team was knowledgeable about water systems and to answer my questions. I had a very positive experience with this company. I will be calling them next year for another service.
  
 
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   elzbieta bednarz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, friendly, great service, perfect water.Thank you.
  
 
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   Tomek Lasota 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been using ProEcoLife for at least 14 years. Back when we were still living in Des Plaines, we installed our first RO Water Filtration system with Karol Dołęga. We used this water for many years, and later when we moved to Mount Prospect, Pro Eco Life uninstalled, stored, and installed the system in our new home.
This is a company you can truly rely on. They remember on their own when the filters need to be replaced. They haven't disappeared from the market after all these years, and most importantly, they have truly great water.
People who come to our home ask where we get such good water. ProEcoLife water flows from every faucet, filtered through a Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration system designed and installed by ProEcoLife. That system produces water that is, first and foremost, healthy.
LOVE IT!
Recommended from the bottom of my heart to everybody!
  
 
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   Jakub Ligeza 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. At Anchor Express Inc., we used to spend thousands of dollars every year on bottled drinking water for our office. Aside from the cost, we were increasingly concerned about the amount of plastic waste and the potential health concerns associated with storing and consuming water from plastic bottles.

PRO ECO LIFE came in, analyzed our needs, and installed a commercial drinking water filtration system for our office. The difference has been outstanding. We now have a constant supply of clean, great-tasting drinking water for our employees without the need to purchase, store, or dispose of bottled water.

What we appreciate most is their ongoing service. Every six months, their team returns to replace filters, inspect the system, and perform preventative maintenance, ensuring everything continues to operate at peak performance.

The investment has been worth every penny. Not only are we saving money, but we have eliminated our dependence on bottled water and significantly reduced our plastic consumption. Our employees enjoy high-quality filtered water every day, and we have peace of mind knowing the system is professionally maintained.

PRO ECO LIFE has been knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend them to any business or homeowner looking for a long-term water quality solution.
  
 
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   Jakub Lgz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a customer of PROECOLIFE for over 7 years, and I can honestly say they are one of the best service companies I have ever worked with.

My home is supplied by a private well with extremely challenging water conditions. The raw water contained high iron levels, arsenic, heavy metals, dissolved solids, and other contaminants. Drinking the water directly from the well was simply not an option.

The team at PROECOLIFE thoroughly analyzed my water and designed a complete treatment system tailored specifically to my property. They installed a comprehensive solution including sediment filtration, arsenic removal, iron removal, water softening, whole-house reverse osmosis, UV sterilization, pH correction, a booster pump system, and a dedicated drinking water RO system in the kitchen.

The results have been nothing short of incredible. After installation, I had my water independently tested by a private laboratory. The lab technicians told me they rarely see drinking water this clean and this pure. My whole-house RO system consistently produces approximately 4 ppm TDS water, while my kitchen drinking water system produces approximately 1–2 ppm TDS water. The quality is outstanding.

What truly separates PROECOLIFE from other companies is their customer service. Karol, Maciej, and Konrad are top-quality professionals who genuinely care about their customers and take pride in their work. Mrs. Sylwia in customer service is always professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.

Over the last seven years, whenever there was an issue or downtime, PROECOLIFE responded immediately. In many cases, they had a technician at my house within 30 minutes to diagnose and resolve the problem. That level of support is almost unheard of today.

Thanks to PROECOLIFE, my family has clean, safe, healthy drinking water every day. Their technical knowledge, professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to customer satisfaction are second to none.

I would recommend PROECOLIFE without hesitation to anyone looking for water treatment, filtration, reverse osmosis, arsenic removal, or well water solutions.

Thank you to the entire PROECOLIFE team for your outstanding work and continued support over the years!
  
 
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   Pawel Wiktorko 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Zainwestowałem w system ProEcoLife (filtr na cały dom + RO w kuchni) i jestem w 100% zadowolony. Woda smakuje świetnie, a instalacja działa bez zarzutu. Chciałbym jednak szczególnie wyróżnić obsługę klienta. W trakcie codziennego użytkowania, gdy tylko potrzebowałem wsparcia, szybkiej porady lub miałem jakiekolwiek pytania techniczne, firma stawała na wysokości zadania. Pełen profesjonalizm i dbałość o klienta na każdym etapie. Gorąco polecam!
  
 
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   Wesley Rakowski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just swapped out our old water filter for the PEL75. It actually makes a noticeable difference in how our tap water tastes, and it’s great for brewing coffee or tea without that weird chlorine aftertaste. Professionally installed, very friendly and knowledgeable service. Definitely recommend & worth it.
  
 
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   Anna Baranski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bardzo profesjonalna  obsługa klienta
Od ponad dziesięciu lat posiadamy system filtrujący firmy Proecolife
Nigdy nie mieliśmy najmniejszych problemów z tym systemem.
Obsługa serwisowa i wymiana filtrów za każdym razem przeprowadzana jest bardzo sprawnie , szybko i bez jakichkolwiek niedogodności wobec klienta.
Bardzo polecam firmę Proecolife
  
 
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   Edyta Ksiag 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We absolutely love our new water system from PROECOLIFE! We now have it in our home and both of our offices, and it has been amazing. The water tastes great, and we are saving so much money by no longer buying plastic water bottles. Their customer service has also been excellent, the owner truly cares and wants to make sure customers are happy, which we really appreciate. Highly recommend!

Alkaline and Mineral Water Filter Systems - Installed Across Chicago

From Logan Square to Lincoln Square, Bridgeport to Bucktown - we've brought mineral-balanced, alkaline filtered water to Chicago kitchens of every size. Your free water test is the first step.

ProEcoLife has been installing alkaline and mineral water filter systems in Chicago homes and businesses since 2014. We test your water first, install all 9 stages in a single visit, and maintain every filter stage on a schedule. The result is water that’s clean, mineral-rich, pH-balanced, and consistently verified. Call (312) 889-8888 or book your free water test online.