Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — sometimes called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — refers to the mix of minerals, salts and small metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved materials can come from natural contact with rock and soil or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS is elevated you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter flavor and spotting on glass and fixtures; because TDS is a measure of many different constituents, the right fix depends on which dissolved materials are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other tiny ions. Even though some are common minerals, higher dissolved solids can make tap water less pleasant, stress water heaters and kettles, and speed scale buildup. You may also find soap doesn’t lather as well and shower glass or fixtures show film more quickly. A proper test will report overall TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually lower dissolved salts and reduce total dissolved solids, the single most effective filter choice is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike ordinary carbon filters that mainly improve taste and cut many organics, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach is appropriate for addressing dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and when homeowners want a filter focused on cutting TDS, RO is the technology built for that purpose.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system treated at the point of entry can lower TDS throughout an Islamorada home so every tap, shower and appliance benefits. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, whole-house RO installations are normally paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life — an important consideration in our tropical maritime climate and coastal salt-air environment. Mr. Pure Water can test your water to confirm whether TDS is a concern and advise if whole-house RO fits your plumbing, household habits and the moderate water hardness common in the Village of Islands.