Including filter system and high-performance Sodium Chloride (Salt) filter.
Sodium chloride, often called salt, can get into household water in several ways — from natural groundwater, from source water chemistry, or via treatment and regeneration processes. A small amount of minerals is normal, but higher salt can leave water tasting brackish and make you wonder about the coffee, cooking, and drinking water in your Bascom home. For households watching sodium intake, the invisible nature of dissolved salt can be especially frustrating since you can’t see it in the glass.
Elevated salt changes how water performs around the house: you may notice odd tastes in ice, coffee, or tea, and a filmy residue on glassware and fixtures that won’t wipe clean. Because sodium chloride dissolves completely, it passes through standard sediment filters and won’t be removed by boiling. The smartest first move for Bascom homeowners is a water test so you can determine whether the salt is coming from the incoming supply, a softener regeneration issue, or another source.
To actually remove dissolved sodium chloride, the single most effective filter is a reverse osmosis system. RO relies on a semi-permeable membrane to separate dissolved salts from water, unlike carbon or sediment filters that mainly target particles, chlorine, and odors. This is the same core technology used for desalination and reducing total dissolved solids, so when salt is your main concern in a Bascom residence, selecting the right RO membrane and system configuration is key.
For whole-house applications, reverse osmosis is usually set up as a dedicated treatment system with prefiltration to protect the membrane and maintain consistent performance. A pre-sediment filter helps prevent fouling, while carbon prefiltration can remove chlorine that would otherwise shorten membrane life. Because RO creates a purified stream and a rinse stream, correct sizing and professional installation matter for daily water needs. Mr. Pure Water in Bascom can test your water, identify the salt source, and design a whole-house RO solution tailored to your household’s use.