Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and dissolved metals present in your tap water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources such as rock and soil or enter the system through treatment and distribution. When TDS rises, you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and spotting on glass and fixtures around your Palm Beach home. Because TDS measures the total load rather than a single substance, the right fix depends on which dissolved salts or ions are present.
High TDS commonly reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate plus other small ions. While many are naturally occurring minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and stress appliances that heat or evaporate water — a familiar issue in hard-water Palm Beach County homes where limescale forms more quickly. You may also see faster scale buildup, cloudy glassware, film on shower doors and soap that won’t lather as well; testing will show overall TDS and whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters, which primarily improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO pushes water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach is generally the right choice when homeowners specifically want to target TDS.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system sized for your Palm Beach property treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine — important considerations in our hard, tropical-monsoon climate — systems are usually paired with prefiltration to protect the membrane and extend its life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue, and performs more consistently across your home; Mr. Pure Water can evaluate your water and advise whether whole-house RO is the best fit for your needs.