Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and small metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can originate from local geology, like the limestone aquifers common around North Miami Beach and greater Miami-Dade County, or from steps in treatment and distribution. When TDS rises, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different dissolved constituents rather than a single contaminant, the right remedy depends on which dissolved salts and ions are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. In a place like North Miami Beach, where municipal water is commonly hard due to limestone-based aquifers, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and contribute to scale that shortens the life of water heaters, kettles and other appliances. You may also notice film on shower doors, faster scale buildup in plumbing, and soap that doesn’t lather well. A proper test will report overall TDS and help determine whether dissolved salts are driving the issues you’re seeing.
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 the ions responsible for high TDS. That makes reverse osmosis well suited for treating dissolved solids from a variety of sources when homeowners want a targeted solution for TDS.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS affects every tap, shower and appliance in your North Miami Beach home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine—both concerns in hard, treated municipal supplies—these systems are usually paired 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 test your water and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.