Salinity in Maitland Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Salinity in the Water Supply of Maitland Florida Homes

Salinity refers to dissolved salts in your tap water and when levels are higher you might detect a faintly salty or mineral taste. In Maitland homes that draw from the Orlando-area supply, this can also show up as spotting on glassware or soap that won’t lather well. Salty-tasting water can be inconsistent — varying by season, source, or even between faucets — and many residents first notice it while drinking or cooking.

Higher salinity usually means higher total dissolved solids (TDS), which can include sodium, chloride and other dissolved minerals. In the Orlando metro area, where much of the water comes from the Floridan aquifer and is characteristically hard, those dissolved salts can worsen scale buildup on fixtures and appliances. Besides affecting taste, saltier water can be tougher on plumbing over time and make it harder to get consistent, good-tasting water at every tap; if you follow a sodium-restricted diet, understanding what’s in your tap water in Maitland is sensible.