Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, often called TDS or dissolved salts, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your tap water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like rock and soil, or from treatment and distribution systems before water reaches Garden Isles homes. When TDS is high you might notice a salty, bitter or metallic taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures; because TDS is a measurement of many substances rather than a single contaminant, the best response depends on which ions are present.
High TDS commonly reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. Even though some are naturally occurring minerals, elevated levels can make water less pleasant to drink and can accelerate scale and film on showers, glass and appliances—a concern in Garden Isles’ warm, humid coastal climate where corrosion and scaling can progress faster. A proper water test will report overall TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are driving the issue.
To actually remove 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 reduce many organics, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS, making it effective across a range of sources. When homeowners want a system specifically aimed at cutting TDS, RO is the technology designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so TDS reduction applies to every tap, shower and appliance in a Garden Isles home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and performs more consistently around the house; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and help determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and needs.