Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — refers to the mix of minerals, salts and small metals that are actually dissolved in your water. Those dissolved materials can come from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS gets high, many homeowners notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many substances rather than a single contaminant, the right approach depends on which dissolved components are present in your Cinco Bayou water.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some are harmless minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and accelerate scale and residue on water heaters, faucets and shower doors. You might also notice soap that won’t lather as well. A TDS test will show the overall dissolved load and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause in your Cinco Bayou household.
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 reduce many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane makes RO well suited to tackle dissolved solids from a variety of sources — which is why homeowners asking for a filter targeted at TDS are usually steered toward RO.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Cinco Bayou home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are commonly installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The result is water that often tastes cleaner, leaves less residue, and feels more consistent around the house — and Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and needs.