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 that are dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS is higher, you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and mineral spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different substances rather than a single contaminant, the right remedy depends on which dissolved salts and ions are present in your supply.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate alongside other small ions. In a hard-water region like Broward County, those minerals can make drinking water less appealing and accelerate scale on water heaters, faucets and appliances. You may also notice faster buildup on shower doors, a filmy residue, or soap that won’t lather as well. A proper water test will show total dissolved solids and help determine whether dissolved salts are driving the issue in your Fort Lauderdale home.
If you want to actually lower dissolved salts and reduce total dissolved solids, the most effective single technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions that make up high TDS. That rejection capability makes RO particularly effective against a broad mix of dissolved solids. For homeowners asking specifically for TDS reduction, RO is the proven option designed for that purpose.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system sized for your Fort Lauderdale property treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are usually installed with prefilters to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the home — helpful in our hard-water South Florida climate. Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.