Moving to a New Place? What Water Filtration System Should You Get for Your New Home?

by Krista Hillis September 16, 2026

Moving is the best time to rethink your home’s water setup — before appliances are hooked up and everyday routines are locked in. A little planning up front can pay off down the line with better long-term health and hydration throughout your living space.

What Should I Consider When Choosing a New Filtration System?

Once you move to a new place, several factors will determine what water filtration system is best for your needs and circumstances. Consider the following:

Your home type
Whether you are on city or well water
The results of your local water report
Whether you notice any taste issues
Potential space constraints
Plumbing access
Family size
Whether you own or rent your home

For example, think about your water source. Municipal water often requires carbon filtration for disinfection byproducts, tastes, and odors, whereas well water typically requires iron removal, softening, or UV disinfection. If you own your home, you may want to install a whole house filtration system. On the other hand, renters should opt for portable systems, such as an undersink filtration system or a countertop dispenser.

Start by testing your water to know what you’re targeting. Then compare good water filtration systems based on factors such as space, plumbing access, and family size.

Match the System to Your Home

It’s important to find the right kind of system to fit your living situation and lifestyle.

If you live in an apartment or condo, space is often a primary consideration, regardless of whether you rent or own. Countertop dispensers are a great solution because they’re compact. If you move often as a renter, these portable dispensers require no permanent modifications. Another option is compact filtration systems — like tankless water filtration and reverse osmosis (RO) systems — designed to fit easily under kitchen sinks.

If you live in a house, the best system for you depends on your goals. A whole house filtration system connects to your home’s main water line, ensuring every shower, tap, and appliance receives high-quality water. If you want to protect your plumbing and appliances, keep your skin and hair healthier, and enjoy better-tasting water at every tap, whole house filtration is for you. If you just want to purify water at a specific tap, such as the one in your kitchen, then an undersink system will be a great fit for drinking and cooking.

Choose a System Based on Your Lifestyle and Budget

Think about what you want to achieve with your filtration system. Is the goal to improve drinking and cooking water? Do you want to protect your appliances? Or is convenience the most important factor?

When the goal is pure, great-tasting water for drinking and cooking, consider a tankless reverse osmosis system. If you’re targeting hard water to protect your appliances, you’ll need a water softener. When convenience is the ultimate goal, opt for an installation-free countertop dispenser, bottleless water cooler, bottom-loading dispenser, or undersink unit, depending on the situation.

Once you know the answers to these questions, you can then focus on maintenance requirements and costs — both upfront and ongoing. If you’re looking for a water solution on a budget, options include the SIMPL Tankless Reverse Osmosis Undersink Filtration System, the Brio 2-Stage Undersink Filtration System, and more.

Which Brio System Fits Your New Living Space?

Brio offers a wide range of solutions to help you find the best fit for your living situation, preferences, and budget.

First, there are bottled vs bottleless coolers. If you’re interested in bottled water coolers, here are your options:

If you prefer a bottleless cooler, check these out:

If saving space matters most, undersink filtration or countertop dispensers are your best bet. For example, the Brio Q60 4-Stage Reverse Osmosis Sparkling Countertop Water Dispenser yields RO-purified sparkling and still water without plumbing or bottles.

If you bought your home, a whole house system is a great investment. You’ll have access to filtered water throughout your property, helping extend the lifespan of appliances.

Get in Touch

When moving to a new place, there is no one-size-fits-all water filter solution. The ideal water filtration system depends on your housing situation, local water source, and contaminant concerns. As a renter, you may want to opt for a portable countertop unit, but if you’re a homeowner, long-term filtration goals may lead you to advanced undersink or whole house systems.

So, whether you’re looking for apartment water filter options or whole house solutions, Brio can help you find what you need. Compare water systems for your new place and contact the Brio team with any questions.

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