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 in your water. These dissolved solids can enter your plumbing from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS is elevated you might notice a salty, bitter or metallic taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of everything dissolved rather than a single substance, the best approach depends on which dissolved materials are present in your Gulf Breeze home.
High TDS levels are often driven by dissolved salts and small ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate. While many of these are common minerals, increased dissolved solids can make water less appealing to drink and can stress appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may notice quicker scale buildup, films on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as well. A proper test will measure total dissolved solids and help determine whether dissolved salts are the principal cause in your Gulf Breeze plumbing.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic contaminants, RO employs a semi-permeable membrane to reject the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That capability makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When Gulf Breeze homeowners want a system specifically targeted at TDS reduction, reverse osmosis is the technology designed for that purpose.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system sized for your home treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in Gulf Breeze. 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 often tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the house — and Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO is the right solution for your plumbing and household needs.