Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources like rock and soil or arise during treatment and distribution. When TDS gets high, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of everything dissolved in the water rather than a single substance, the right fix depends on which dissolved constituents are present in your Lighthouse Point supply.
High TDS often comes from dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate alongside other small ions. Many of those are common minerals, but elevated dissolved solids can make tap water less enjoyable, accelerate scale in water heaters and kettles, and leave film on shower doors—issues familiar to homeowners dealing with hard South Florida water. Testing your water will show overall TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main contributors around Lighthouse Point.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single-technology option is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane approach makes RO well suited to tackling dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and it’s the go-to choice when homeowners want a system specifically aimed at reducing TDS.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point it enters your home so reduced TDS reaches every faucet, shower and appliance in Lighthouse Point. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine—common concerns with hard, coastal South Florida water—these systems are usually installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and performs more consistently throughout the house; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise if whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.