Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Aventura Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the Water Supply of Aventura Florida Homes

Total dissolved solids, often called TDS, refers to the mixture of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources such as limestone and soil, or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS is high you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and spotting on faucets, glass and fixtures. Because TDS measures the combined dissolved load rather than a single chemical, the right approach in Aventura depends on which minerals and salts are present.

High TDS typically includes dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate alongside other small ions. In Miami-Dade’s limestone-influenced water supply — which tends to be hard — elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less pleasant and accelerate scale buildup in appliances, heaters and on shower doors. You may also notice soap that doesn’t lather well or films on glass; a proper test will measure total TDS and help pinpoint whether dissolved salts are the primary cause.