Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and small metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources such as rock and soil or from treatment and distribution infrastructure. When TDS is high, homeowners often notice a salty, metallic, or bitter flavor and increased spotting on fixtures and glass. Because TDS is a measurement of many different ingredients rather than a single contaminant, the right response depends on which dissolved components are present in your Highland Lakes supply.
High TDS commonly includes dissolved salts and ions like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate alongside other small dissolved particles. While several of these are routine minerals—especially in the hard municipal water typical around Miami-Dade—elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and accelerate scale buildup on water heaters and fixtures. You might spot faster mineral scaling, soap that won’t lather as well, or film on shower doors; testing can reveal overall TDS and whether dissolved salts are the primary cause in Highland Lakes.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter type is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and cut many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO especially effective against a wide array of dissolved solids; when homeowners want a system aimed specifically at reducing TDS, reverse osmosis is the technology built for that purpose.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at the point of entry delivers reduced TDS to every tap, shower and appliance in your Highland Lakes home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine commonly found in municipal systems, these installations are 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 the house—Mr. Pure Water can test your water and help determine if whole-house RO suits your plumbing and household needs.