Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can come from natural geology—like the limestone-fed Floridan aquifer that supplies much of Orange County—or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS is elevated, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on glassware and fixtures around your Fairview Shores home. Because TDS measures the total concentration rather than a single substance, the best fix depends on which dissolved materials are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. Many of these are natural minerals, and in areas with hard water—like Fairview Shores—higher mineral content can make water less enjoyable to drink and harder on appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may notice faster scale buildup, cloudy kettles, film on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as well; testing your water can measure overall TDS and reveal whether dissolved salts are driving those issues.
If your aim is to reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the single most effective filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and when homeowners want a system that targets TDS specifically, reverse osmosis is the recommended option.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at your Fairview Shores point of entry treats every tap, shower and appliance for lower TDS throughout the home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, whole-house installations are normally paired with prefiltration to protect the membrane and extend its life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue on fixtures, and performs consistently across your plumbing; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO is the right solution for your household needs.