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 water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources like local rock and soil or from treatment and distribution systems used by utilities or private wells. When TDS levels are high, you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and increased spotting on glass and plumbing fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many constituents rather than a single contaminant, the right fix depends on which dissolved salts or ions are present in your Bithlo supply.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate alongside other small ions. While some of these are common minerals—especially in Central Florida’s moderately hard water—they can make drinking water less appealing and strain appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may see quicker scale buildup, soap that won’t lather as well, or film on shower doors. A simple water test will show overall TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause in your Bithlo-area home.
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 cut many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a range of sources homeowners might see in Orange County and nearby well systems. When residents ask for a solution that targets TDS specifically, reverse osmosis is the technology designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at the point of entry delivers reduced TDS to every tap, shower and appliance in your Bithlo 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 feels more consistent throughout the house—helpful in a humid subtropical climate like ours. Mr. Pure Water can test your water, confirm whether elevated TDS is present, and advise whether whole-house RO is the best match for your plumbing and household needs.