Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — often called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — is the combined amount of minerals, salts and small dissolved metals in your water. These dissolved materials can come from natural contact with rock and soil or from processes in treatment and distribution. When TDS is elevated, you might notice a salty or metallic taste and more spotting on glassware and fixtures. Because TDS measures the total mix rather than a single substance, the best approach in Midway depends on which ions and salts are present.
High TDS usually reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other tiny ions. Though many are naturally occurring minerals, increased dissolved solids can make water less enjoyable to drink and put extra strain on water heaters, kettles and other appliances. You may also see faster scale buildup, cloudy film on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as well. A TDS test is the right first step to learn your home’s overall reading and whether dissolved salts are driving the issue in Midway.
If your aim is to actually remove 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 reduce many organics, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO well suited to treat dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When Midway homeowners want a system designed specifically to target TDS, reverse osmosis is the recommended choice.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Midway 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 less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the house. Mr. Pure Water can test your water, confirm whether high TDS is present, and advise if whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.