Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Fountainebleau Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the Water Supply of Fountainebleau Florida Homes

Total dissolved solids — called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — refers to the mix of minerals, salts and small metals dissolved into your water. These dissolved materials can originate from natural geology, distribution pipes, or treatment processes. When TDS runs high, you might detect a metallic, bitter or slightly salty flavor and notice more spotting on faucets, glassware and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different constituents rather than a single contaminant, the right treatment depends on which dissolved substances are present.

Elevated TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, plus other small ions. In Miami-Dade County, where municipal water is typically hard, those minerals can speed scale buildup on water heaters, showerheads and appliances, leave film on shower doors, and reduce soap lathering. A simple water test will report total TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause of the issues you’re seeing around the house.