Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Indian River Shores Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the Water Supply of Indian River Shores Florida Homes

Total dissolved solids, often called TDS, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources such as rock and soil, or be introduced through treatment and distribution. When TDS rises, homeowners sometimes notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and chrome. Because TDS measures a combination of substances rather than one specific contaminant, the right response depends on which dissolved salts and ions make up your water sample—something worth checking for Indian River Shores properties where hard water and coastal conditions commonly affect plumbing.

High TDS is often driven by dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While a number of these are typical minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make tap water less pleasant to drink and can be tough on water heaters, coffee makers and other appliances. You may also notice faster scale buildup, soap that won’t lather well, and film on shower doors—issues many Indian River Shores homeowners see in our humid subtropical coastal climate with generally hard water. A proper test will show overall TDS and help pinpoint whether dissolved salts are the main cause.