Including filter system and high-performance Sodium filter.
Sodium in household water often hides until you notice a change in taste or see test results. In Maitland, where much of the Orlando-area supply comes from the Floridan aquifer and water is typically hard, dissolved sodium can enter as water flows through mineral-rich rock or through certain treatment and softening processes. For homeowners keeping a close eye on dietary sodium, understanding what’s in your tap water — not just what it looks like — is a sensible step.
When sodium levels are higher, some people detect a faintly salty or mineral taste in beverages and food made with tap water, like coffee, tea, soups, or infant formula. Sodium behaves differently than hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium: it doesn’t create scale in the same way, but it does dissolve into the water and alter flavor. Because dissolved sodium won’t be captured by basic sediment filters and isn’t removed by boiling, the clearest path is a proper water analysis and a treatment plan tailored to your Maitland house.
The most effective single treatment for reducing sodium is reverse osmosis. RO systems push water through a fine membrane that strips out dissolved salts and ions — including sodium — rather than just trapping particles. That distinction matters in Maitland homes, where dissolved minerals from the Floridan aquifer can be present. A correctly sized reverse osmosis system will give you low-sodium water for drinking and cooking at the points in your home where it matters most.
Because reverse osmosis removes dissolved minerals, it’s most often installed as a dedicated system for a kitchen faucet or other point-of-use rather than as a whole-house stage. Whole-house carbon filters do an excellent job with chlorine, odors, and many organics, but they don’t reduce sodium. Also keep in mind that some water softeners can raise sodium levels in treated water, so pairing RO with your existing system can make sense. Mr. Pure Water in Maitland can assess your water, recommend the right RO configuration and prefiltration, and size the system so it runs efficiently for your home.