Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — refers to the mixture of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in home water. These dissolved constituents can come from natural interactions with rock and soil, or enter the system through treatment and distribution. When TDS becomes noticeable, homeowners may pick up a metallic, salty or bitter taste and see spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a broad measurement rather than one specific contaminant, the right approach depends on which dissolved substances are present in your Monkey Box plumbing.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. Although many are common minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make water less enjoyable to drink and can stress appliances that heat or evaporate water, causing faster scale buildup, a filmy layer on shower doors, and poorer soap lather. In Monkey Box’s humid subtropical climate—where heavy rains or storms can change source-water quality—testing is a helpful step to measure overall TDS and determine whether dissolved salts are driving the issue.
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 cut many organic contaminants, RO employs a semi-permeable membrane to reject dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane makes RO especially effective against a wide range of dissolved solids, so when Monkey Box homeowners want a system targeted specifically at TDS, RO is the solution designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so TDS reduction reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Monkey Box home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are typically installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels consistent throughout the house; Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.