Including filter system and high-performance Sodium Chloride (Salt) filter.
Sodium chloride, often just called salt, can enter household water in several ways: it may occur naturally in source water, be affected by local groundwater conditions, or be introduced through treatment and regeneration processes. A small amount of dissolved mineral is normal, but when salt levels rise the water can taste brackish and leave you wondering about what you’re drinking and cooking with. For Fidelis homeowners keeping an eye on sodium intake, that unseen salt can be especially worrying because it isn’t visible in the glass.
Elevated sodium chloride changes how water performs around the house — from a lingering flavor in coffee, tea, and ice to a dull film on fixtures and glass that won’t buff away easily. Because salt dissolves completely, sediment or basic carbon filters won’t remove it, and boiling won’t help. The practical first move for any Fidelis residence is a proper water test so you can tell whether the source is your incoming supply, a water-softener regeneration issue, or another cause.
When the goal is removing dissolved sodium chloride, the single most effective filter type is a reverse osmosis system. RO uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate dissolved salts from water, unlike carbon or sediment filters that target particles, chlorine, and odors. This is the same core technology used for desalination and for lowering total dissolved solids, so when salt is the main concern on a Fidelis property, selecting the right RO membrane and system configuration matters more than adding extra carbon stages.
For whole-house applications, reverse osmosis is usually set up as a dedicated system with prefiltration to protect the membrane and keep performance steady. Prefiltration with sediment media prevents fouling, and carbon prefilters reduce chlorine that can shorten membrane life when present. Because RO also creates a concentrate (rinse) stream, proper sizing and professional installation matter for meeting everyday household demand. Mr. Pure Water in Fidelis can test your water, identify the salt source, and design a whole-house RO solution tailored to your home’s needs.