Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, often abbreviated TDS, refers to the combined minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources—like limestone aquifers common across Florida—or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS gets high you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter flavor, plus more spotting on glassware and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different constituents rather than a single contaminant, the right remedy depends on which dissolved materials make up the reading.
High TDS readings often reflect dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. In Benbow’s region, where hard water from limestone aquifers is common, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less pleasant and accelerate scale on heaters and faucets. You may also notice soap that won’t lather well, a filmy residue on shower doors, and faster buildup in kettles and coffee makers. A proper water test will show total TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are the primary cause.
To actually lower dissolved salts and reduce total dissolved solids, the most effective single-filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO particularly effective at addressing dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When Benbow homeowners ask for a system that specifically targets TDS, reverse osmosis is the recommended choice.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at the point of entry delivers lower TDS to every tap, shower and appliance in your Benbow home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are commonly paired with prefiltration to protect membrane life and maintain performance. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the house; Mr. Pure Water can test your supply and advise whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.