Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved into your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS levels are high, you might notice a salty, bitter or metallic taste and more spotting on faucets, glass and dishes. Because TDS is an overall measurement rather than a single contaminant, the right fix depends on which dissolved substances are present in your home’s water in Glass.
High TDS is often driven by dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, along with other small ions. Though some of these are natural minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and can shorten the life of appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may also see accelerated scale buildup, cloudy film on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as well. A water test can measure overall TDS and reveal whether dissolved salts are the main contributor in your Glass household.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids coming from a variety of sources. When Glass homeowners want a system specifically targeted at reducing 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 reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Glass home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these 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 house; Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine if whole-house RO fits your plumbing and family needs.