Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, often called TDS, describes the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS is high, homeowners may notice a salty or metallic taste and spotting on fixtures and glass. Because TDS is a measurement of many different dissolved things rather than a single contaminant, the right remedy depends on which dissolved components are present in your Orangetree plumbing.
High TDS commonly reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, plus other small ions. While some are harmless minerals, raised dissolved solids can make water less pleasant to drink and accelerate scale on heaters and appliances—a familiar issue in Southwest Florida’s mineral-rich groundwater. You might also see faster scale buildup, soap that won’t lather well, or film on shower doors; testing in Orangetree will show overall TDS and whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. For Orangetree homeowners seeking a filter specifically aimed at TDS reduction, RO is the technology designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Orangetree home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually paired with prefiltration to protect performance and lengthen membrane life—important in humid subtropical Southwest Florida. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue, and feels consistent throughout the house; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and backup water planning needs.