Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, often called TDS or dissolved salts, refers to the mixture of minerals, salts and small ions dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural rock and soil as water moves through the ground, or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS rises, homeowners in Overstreet may 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 one specific contaminant, the best approach depends on which dissolved substances are present.
High TDS is commonly driven by dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, plus other small ions. While some are harmless minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and increase scale on tanks and appliances that heat or evaporate water. You might also see quicker buildup of scale in kettles and coffee makers, cloudy spots on shower doors, or soap that doesn’t lather well. A proper water test will measure total dissolved solids and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause in your Overstreet home.
To actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filtration technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane makes RO a strong choice for treating dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When Overstreet homeowners want a filter specifically aimed at lowering TDS, reverse osmosis 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 levels reach every tap, shower and appliance in your Overstreet residence. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, whole-house installations 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 performs more consistently throughout the home. Mr. Pure Water can test your water in Overstreet and help determine whether a whole-house RO system suits your plumbing and household needs.