Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the mixture of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your tap water. These dissolved solids may originate from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution systems that deliver water to homes in Palm Beach County. When TDS gets high, you might notice a salty, bitter or metallic flavor and more spotting on glass and fixtures around Lantana, especially in harder water areas such as Hypoluxo Island and Lantana Heights. Remember that TDS is a measurement of many substances, so the right response depends on which dissolved components are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some are routine minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make water taste worse and accelerate scale buildup in kettles, water heaters and plumbing—an issue Lantana homeowners commonly face in our hard-water climate. You may also find soap doesn’t lather well, notice film on shower doors near Lake Worth Lagoon, or see faster mineral residue on faucets; a TDS test can quantify the total level and help identify if dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike carbon filters that mainly improve taste and cut many organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That capability makes RO a strong choice for addressing dissolved solids from a range of sources, so when Lantana homeowners request a system aimed specifically at TDS reduction, reverse osmosis is the technology built for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS affects every tap, shower and appliance in your Lantana home. Because RO membranes can be harmed by sediment and chlorine, these systems are commonly paired with prefilters to protect performance and prolong membrane life—especially helpful in our hard-water conditions across Palm Beach County. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the house; Mr. Pure Water can test your supply and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.