Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved into your water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS levels become noticeable, you might detect a salty, bitter or metallic taste and see more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of everything dissolved in the water rather than a single substance, the right approach depends on which dissolved components are present in your Delespine plumbing.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts and small ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate in the water. While many of these are common minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and be tough on appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may notice faster scale buildup, a filmy residue on shower doors, and soap that lathers poorly—issues Delespine homeowners in our humid subtropical climate may find especially frustrating. A TDS test will measure the overall dissolved load and help determine whether salts are driving the problem.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the single most effective filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters, which 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 capability makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and when homeowners ask for a solution targeting TDS specifically, RO is the option built for that task.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Delespine home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually installed with prefiltration to protect membrane life and maintain performance. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels consistent throughout the house—Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.