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 tap water. These dissolved solids come from natural geology, like limestone and aquifers, as well as from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS is high, people often notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and increased spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measure of many different dissolved substances rather than a single contaminant, the best fix depends on which salts or ions are present in your water.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate among other small ions. While some are naturally occurring minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and accelerate scale buildup in pipes and appliances that heat water — a common concern in hard-water areas like Miami-Dade County. You might also see film on shower doors, reduced soap lathering, and faster mineral deposits; a proper water test can measure overall TDS and show whether dissolved salts are driving those issues.
To actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the single most effective filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that primarily improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO employs a semi-permeable membrane to reject the dissolved ions that make up high TDS. That membrane-based rejection makes RO well suited to tackle dissolved solids from a variety of sources, so when homeowners want a solution aimed specifically at TDS, reverse osmosis is the recommended choice.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance across your Medley home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are commonly paired with prefiltration to protect the membrane and extend its life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves fewer residues as it dries, and helps limit scale on plumbing and water-using appliances; Mr. Pure Water can test your supply and advise whether whole-house RO fits your household needs.