Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — often called TDS, dissolved solids, or high TDS — refers to the blend of minerals, salts and tiny metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved particles may come from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS levels are elevated, homeowners in Greensboro sometimes notice a salty, bitter or metallic taste and more spotting on glassware and fixtures. Because TDS is a measure of everything dissolved in the water rather than a single contaminant, the best approach depends on which dissolved constituents are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, along with other small ions. While some of these are typical minerals, higher dissolved solids can make tap water less appealing to drink and can be tough on appliances that heat or evaporate water. In Greensboro homes you may also see faster scale buildup, film on shower doors, or soap that won’t lather as well. A water test will show the total TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are driving the issue.
If your aim is to lower dissolved salts and reduce total dissolved solids, the single most effective filter type is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic contaminants, RO uses a semi-permeable membrane to reject the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based process makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids coming from a variety of sources. When Greensboro homeowners want a solution targeted at TDS specifically, RO is the technology designed for that job.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point where it enters your Greensboro home so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are normally installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels consistent throughout the house — and Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.