Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — often called TDS — refers to the mixture of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your tap water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural contact with rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS rises, you might notice a salty, metallic, or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many dissolved components rather than a single contaminant, the best approach depends on which minerals or ions are present in your Athena water.
High TDS usually reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some are common, elevated dissolved solids can make water less enjoyable to drink and strain appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may also see faster scale buildup, film on shower doors and poor soap lathering. A proper test will measure total dissolved solids and help determine whether dissolved salts are the primary cause in your Athena home.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organics, RO uses a semi-permeable membrane to reject the dissolved ions that drive high TDS. That membrane-based approach is well suited to treating dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and when homeowners in Athena want a system focused on TDS reduction, RO is the technology designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so TDS reduction applies to every tap, shower and appliance in your Athena residence. Because RO membranes can be sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are normally paired with prefiltration to protect performance and lengthen membrane life. The outcome is water that generally tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries and feels more consistent throughout the home — and Mr. Pure Water can help determine if whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.