Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — commonly called TDS or dissolved solids — is the combined amount of minerals, salts and dissolved metals present in water. These dissolved materials can come from natural sources such as rock and soil around the lakes and groundwater feeding Belle Isle, or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS is high you might notice a metallic, bitter or slightly salty taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a general measurement rather than a single contaminant, the right approach depends on which dissolved substances are actually present.
High TDS readings are often driven by dissolved salts and small ions like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate. In Central Florida’s hard water areas — including parts of Orange County and Belle Isle — elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less pleasant and contribute to faster scale buildup on water heaters, faucets and shower doors. You may also find soap lathers poorly or notice a filmy residue; a water test that measures overall TDS can help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filtration technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce certain organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes whole-home RO systems the go-to option when the goal is targeted reduction of dissolved solids.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point it enters your Belle Isle home so every tap, shower and appliance benefits from reduced TDS. 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 behaves more consistently across your plumbing — Mr. Pure Water can arrange testing and help determine whether whole-house RO fits your household and plumbing needs.