Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the combined mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources such as surrounding rock and soil, or enter during treatment and distribution. When TDS is high, you might detect a salty, metallic or bitter taste and notice spotting on fixtures and glass. Because TDS is a measurement of many components rather than a single contaminant, the best approach depends on which dissolved substances are present in your Glen Ridge supply.
High TDS commonly reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, plus other small ions. While some are harmless minerals, elevated levels can make drinking water less appealing and increase wear on water-heating appliances. In Glen Ridge and Palm Beach County’s typically hard water, you may also see accelerated mineral scale, film on shower doors and reduced soap performance. A proper water test will report overall TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are the primary cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike carbon filters that mainly improve taste and cut many organic compounds, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That capability makes RO well suited to treating dissolved solids from a range of sources; when Glen Ridge homeowners want a system targeted specifically at TDS reduction, RO is the recommended option.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system sized for your Glen Ridge home treats water at the point of entry so every tap, shower and appliance benefits from reduced TDS. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are normally paired with prefiltration 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 a hard-water Palm Beach County home — and Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and advise if whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.