Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — often shown as TDS — refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources such as rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS rises, many homeowners notice a metallic, bitter or slightly salty taste, and more spotting on glassware and fixtures. Because TDS is a measure of everything dissolved in the water rather than a single substance, the right remedy depends on which dissolved salts and ions are present.
High TDS is commonly linked to dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, along with other small ions. Even though some are naturally occurring minerals, elevated dissolved solids can affect how water tastes, accelerate scale in water heaters and appliances, and leave films on shower doors — issues Mission Bay homeowners may recognize in our humid subtropical climate. A TDS test will measure the overall level and point toward whether dissolved salts are the primary cause.
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 primarily improve taste and reduce many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO the best single option when residents ask for a filter specifically designed to reduce dissolved solids.
A properly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at the point of entry treats water for every tap, shower and appliance in your Mission Bay home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are usually 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 and help determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.