Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 850-772-1365
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance Chloride filter.
Chloride is a naturally occurring ion that shows up in many water supplies and can also enter drinking water from things like road salts, water softener discharge, or industrial sources. In homes it’s often first noticed as a salty or brackish taste coming from the tap, particularly in cold water. While chloride isn’t a microorganism, it signals elevated dissolved salts and overall water chemistry you may want to address. If your Fidelis household uses a private well or you’re concerned about local water quality, it’s worth testing to see whether chloride is contributing to taste or other issues.
Besides the flavor, higher chloride levels can accelerate corrosion in certain plumbing materials and fixtures when combined with factors like pH and total dissolved solids. Over time that may lead to pinhole leaks, staining, or shorter appliance life. Because chloride is dissolved, simple sediment filters and many taste-and-odor cartridges won’t remove it, so testing is the reliable way to determine whether your Fidelis water needs a targeted treatment plan.
Reverse osmosis is generally the most effective single-filter method for reducing chloride because RO membranes are designed to reject dissolved ions rather than just particles. An RO system can noticeably lower chloride and other dissolved salts that cause a salty taste, which is why it’s recommended when the goal is reducing total dissolved solids, not merely improving smell or trapping sediment. Many homeowners in and around Fidelis install RO at a point of use for drinking and cooking, since whole-house RO requires larger flow capacity and storage.
If you want whole-house treatment in Fidelis, the system should be sized to your measured chloride level and household demand. Whole-home RO can be engineered to feed an entire house but typically needs prefiltration to protect the membrane and a storage tank to handle peak flows. Note that a water softener does not remove chloride and can increase sodium and chloride in its discharge, so it isn’t a solution for salty taste. Mr. Pure Water can test your water, identify the cause of any salty taste in Fidelis, and design a whole-house RO configuration that targets chloride appropriately.
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