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 water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources — the mineral-rich, often hard groundwater in Collier County — or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS rises, many homeowners notice a salty, bitter or metallic flavor and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS measures the total mix rather than a single substance, the best remedy depends on which dissolved constituents are present in your Lely home’s water.
High TDS usually reflects dissolved salts and ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate alongside other small dissolved particles. While some are common and harmless minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make tap water less pleasant and accelerate scale buildup in water heaters, coffee makers and other appliances — a familiar issue in hard-water areas like Lely. You might also notice film on shower doors and soap that won’t lather well. A proper water test will measure overall TDS and reveal whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organics, RO pushes water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach is well suited to addressing dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and when homeowners specifically want to target TDS, RO is the solution designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS is felt at every tap, shower and appliance across your Lely property. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine — common concerns with Southwest Florida’s year-round water use and occasional heavy-rain impacts — these systems are usually paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The end result is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and performs more consistently; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.