Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, usually called TDS, describes the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like rock and soil, or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS is high, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different dissolved constituents rather than a single contaminant, the correct approach depends on which salts and ions are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. In areas near Lorida and the Lake Placid region, many homes on private wells experience hard water and scale from mineral content, which can make water less pleasant to drink and shorten appliance life. You may also see quicker scale buildup, a filmy residue on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as 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 carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organics, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO well suited for treating dissolved solids from a variety of sources common to Highlands County and surrounding well water. When homeowners want a solution targeted at TDS specifically, RO is the technology designed for that task.
A properly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Lorida home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are normally paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. 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 water and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.