Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Century Florida Water

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

Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the mixture of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your tap water. These dissolved solids can enter water from natural sources, treatment steps, or distribution pipes. When TDS climbs high enough homeowners sometimes notice a salty, metallic, or bitter taste and increased spotting on faucets and glass. Because TDS is a measure of many different constituents rather than a single contaminant, the right treatment for a Century home depends on which dissolved components are present.

High TDS often reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate plus other small ions. While several of these are routine minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make water less enjoyable to drink and put extra wear on appliances that heat or evaporate water. You might notice faster scale buildup, film on shower doors, or soap that won’t lather as well in your Century household. A proper test will measure total TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are driving the issue.