Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can come from natural geology, such as minerals leaching from rock and soil, or from treatment and distribution systems serving local wells or municipal supplies. When TDS is elevated you might detect a slightly salty, bitter or metallic taste and notice spotting on faucets, glass and fixtures. Because TDS measures the overall dissolved load rather than a single substance, the right response depends on which salts and ions are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, along with other small ions. In Hobe Sound and Martin County, where water sources and wells are commonly hard, those minerals can contribute to faster scale buildup in plumbing and appliances. Elevated dissolved solids can also leave films on shower doors, reduce soap lather, and make water less pleasant to drink. A proper water test will report total TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, reverse osmosis (RO) is the most effective single filter technology. Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO employs a semi-permeable membrane to reject dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach makes RO well suited to tackle dissolved solids coming from a variety of sources, so when homeowners want a system that specifically targets TDS, RO is the recommended choice.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at the point of entry delivers reduced TDS to every tap, shower and appliance in your Hobe Sound home. Because RO membranes can be sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are commonly paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and performs more consistently across the house; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.