Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — often shown as TDS — refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like local soils and rock, from nearby surface waters around Lake Okeechobee and canals, or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS levels run high, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and mineral spotting on faucets, glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a broad measurement rather than one specific contaminant, the right solution depends on which dissolved salts and ions are present in your supply.
High TDS is commonly driven by dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. Even though some are naturally occurring minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less pleasant and place extra strain on water heaters, coffee makers and other appliances that heat or evaporate water. In Canal Point’s humid subtropical climate, you may also notice faster scale buildup, soap that won’t lather as well, and film on shower doors — testing for overall TDS can clarify whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
If your objective is to remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the single most effective filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That capacity makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources around the Lake Okeechobee area. When homeowners want a system aimed specifically at reducing TDS, RO is the technology built for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so TDS reduction affects every tap, shower and appliance in your Canal Point home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine commonly found in distribution systems, these systems are usually installed with sediment and carbon prefilters to protect performance and extend 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 help test your water and recommend whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.