Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Casselberry Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the Water Supply of Casselberry Florida Homes

Total dissolved solids — abbreviated TDS — refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources such as rock and soil, or from treatment and distribution components before the tap. When TDS is high, homeowners often notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different dissolved components rather than one specific contaminant, the right treatment depends on which dissolved solids are present in your Casselberry water.

High TDS is commonly driven by dissolved salts and small ions like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate. While some are harmless minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and increase wear on appliances that heat or evaporate water. In Casselberry and the surrounding Seminole County area — where groundwater-fed supplies are commonly hard — you may also notice faster limescale buildup, film on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as well. A TDS test will show the total dissolved load and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main contributors.