Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can enter your supply from natural sources like rock and soil or through treatment and distribution processes. When TDS rises, you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and more spotting on faucets, glassware and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different dissolved components, the best approach depends on which salts and ions are present in your water.
High TDS typically reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, plus other small ions. While some are harmless minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less pleasant and strain water-using appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may also see faster scale buildup, cloudy glassware, soap that doesn’t lather well, or films on shower doors—issues familiar to homeowners in our humid subtropical Lake Monroe area. A proper water test will measure overall TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are driving the problem.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filtration technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO a good fit for addressing dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and it’s the filter we recommend when homeowners want a solution targeted specifically at TDS.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance throughout your Lake Monroe home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine you’ll typically see prefiltration installed ahead of the membrane to protect performance and extend life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent across the house. Mr. Pure Water can arrange testing to confirm whether high TDS is present in your supply and whether whole-house RO suits your plumbing and household needs.