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 household water. These dissolved solids may originate from natural sources such as rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS rises, many homeowners notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and more spotting on glassware and fixtures. Because TDS is a measure of many different dissolved components rather than a single substance, the best remedy depends on which dissolved salts or ions are present in your Navy Point water.
High TDS is commonly due to dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While several of these are naturally occurring minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make tap water less enjoyable to drink and can stress appliances that heat or evaporate water. You might also see quicker scale buildup, film on shower doors, and soap that won’t lather as well. A professional test can measure overall TDS and determine whether dissolved salts are driving the issue in your Navy Point home.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That capability makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When Navy Point homeowners want a system specifically aimed at reducing TDS, reverse osmosis is the recommended choice.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system sized correctly treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Navy Point residence. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually paired with prefilters to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and performs consistently throughout the house — and Mr. Pure Water can help determine whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.