Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals that are dissolved in household water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources like rock and soil or enter your system through treatment and distribution. When TDS runs high, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste, and more spotting on glasses, fixtures and windows. Because TDS is a measurement of many different dissolved components rather than a single contaminant, the best remedy depends on which dissolved salts or ions are present in your Harbor Village water.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some are normal minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less pleasant and stress appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may also see quicker scale buildup on fixtures, film on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as well — issues Harbor Village homeowners with hard water in our humid subtropical coast may recognize. A TDS test will show total levels and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic chemicals, RO pushes water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach makes RO well suited for tackling dissolved solids from a variety of sources; when Harbor Village homeowners want a system designed specifically for TDS reduction, RO is the recommended choice.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system sized for your home treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The payoff is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout your Harbor Village home — and Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing, hardness and household needs.