Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. Those dissolved solids can originate from natural sources—like the local rock and soil—or from treatment and distribution before it reaches Bay Harbor homes. When TDS is elevated, you might detect a salty, metallic or bitter taste and notice spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measure of many different substances rather than a single contaminant, the right fix depends on which dissolved components are present.
High TDS is often driven by dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, plus other small ions. In the Miami-Dade area, where municipal water tends to be hard, those minerals can make drinking water less appealing and contribute to faster scale buildup on water heaters, faucets and shower doors. You may also notice soap that won’t lather as well or film on glass. A TDS test will reveal the overall dissolved solids level and help determine whether salts and hardness are the main contributors.
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 organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach is particularly well-suited when you want a filter specifically targeted at dissolved solids.
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 Bay Harbor home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are usually paired with prefiltration to protect the membrane and extend its life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and performs more consistently throughout the house; Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.