Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the combined minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources like rock and soil as well as from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS rises, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and increased spotting on glass and fixtures around your Brookside home. Because TDS measures the total concentration rather than a single substance, the right approach depends on which dissolved constituents make up the load.
High TDS often means dissolved salts and ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate are present. While many of these are common minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less pleasant and be tougher on appliances that heat or evaporate water, which is a common concern in Florida’s humid subtropical climate where limescale can form more quickly. You may also notice faster scale buildup, film on shower doors and soap that won’t lather as well; a simple test for overall TDS helps determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach is well suited to addressing dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and when Brookside homeowners want a system designed specifically to target TDS, RO is the recommended option.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system sized for your property treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Brookside home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are usually paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The end result is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the house — Mr. Pure Water can help determine if whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.