Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can come from natural geology—like limestone-influenced groundwater common inland in Florida—or from treatment and delivery systems. When TDS rises, you might notice a salty, metallic, or bitter flavor and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measure of many different substances rather than one single contaminant, the best solution depends on which dissolved materials are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate alongside other small ions. In a humid subtropical place like Bertha where hard water is common, those minerals can make drinking water less pleasant and accelerate scale buildup on fixtures and appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may see faster limescale, film on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as well; testing your water can show total TDS and reveal whether dissolved salts are the main contributor.
To actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike carbon filters that mostly improve taste and remove many organics, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO a strong choice for treating dissolved solids from a variety of sources; when Bertha homeowners want a system specifically aimed at TDS reduction, RO is the technology built for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Bertha home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are usually installed with prefiltration to protect performance and lengthen membrane life. 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 suits your plumbing and household needs.