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 that are dissolved into your tap water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources — like the surrounding rock and soil near Lake Mary Jane and central Florida’s mineral-rich groundwater — or from treatment and distribution. When TDS climbs high, you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter flavor and spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS measures the combined dissolved material rather than a single substance, the right approach depends on which dissolved constituents are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts and ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate. In a humid subtropical place like Lake Mary Jane, where groundwater tends to be hard, elevated dissolved solids can make water taste off and accelerate limescale buildup in plumbing and appliances. You may also see soap that won’t lather well, film on shower doors, or faster scale on fixtures. A water test will reveal your total TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
If your goal is to actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike carbon filters that mostly improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO the go-to choice when homeowners want a system specifically designed to tackle dissolved solids.
A properly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS reaches every faucet, shower and appliance in your Lake Mary Jane home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are commonly paired with prefilters to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and reduces scale throughout your plumbing; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO is the right solution for your household.