Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, is the term for the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like rock and soil, or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS is high, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on faucets, glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement that reflects many different dissolved compounds, the best solution depends on which salts and minerals are present in your Cutler Bay supply.
High TDS often means a mix of dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some of these are naturally occurring minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less pleasant and stress appliances that heat or evaporate water. In Cutler Bay — where South Florida’s municipal supply is commonly hard — you may also notice faster scale buildup, film on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as effectively. A TDS test will show overall dissolved solids and help determine whether salts are the main cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and reduce 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 chemicals, RO employs a semi-permeable membrane to reject the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That ability makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources; when Cutler Bay homeowners want a system that targets TDS specifically, reverse osmosis is the recommended choice.
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 Cutler Bay 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 test your water and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.