Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources — like rock and soil — or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS rises, you might detect a salty, bitter or metallic taste, and notice spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of everything dissolved in the water rather than a single substance, the best solution depends on which dissolved materials are present, especially for Basswood Estates homes served by different utilities or private wells.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, plus other small ions. While many are common minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make water less enjoyable to drink and increase wear on appliances that heat or evaporate water. In humid subtropical places like Basswood Estates you may also find faster scale buildup, soap that won’t lather as well, and film on shower doors. A water test can measure overall TDS and reveal whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes reverse osmosis well suited for treating a variety of sources common to Basswood Estates properties, including homes on private wells where mineral content can vary.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Basswood Estates home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are usually installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the house — and Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO is the right solution for your plumbing and household needs.