Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your tap water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources — like the rock and soil beneath St. Lucie County — or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS rises, homeowners often notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and increased spotting on glassware and fixtures. Since TDS measures the total concentration rather than one specific chemical, the best way to address it depends on which dissolved constituents are present in your Indrio water.
High TDS usually means more dissolved salts and ions — sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate are common contributors — along with other small dissolved particles. While some of these are naturally occurring minerals, higher levels of dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and accelerate scale buildup in plumbing and appliances, a familiar concern on the Treasure Coast where hard water is common. You might also spot film on shower doors, reduced soap lathering, and faster scale accumulation; testing will show total TDS and whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the single most effective filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach makes RO well suited to handle dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and when homeowners in Indrio want a system that targets TDS specifically, 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 outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout an Indrio home; Mr. Pure Water can test your supply and help determine if whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.