Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — refers to the mix of minerals, salts and small metals dissolved in water. Those dissolved constituents can come from natural contact with rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS climbs high, you might detect a salty, bitter or metallic taste and notice spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different substances rather than one specific contaminant, the best approach for Pensacola homeowners depends on which dissolved materials are present in your supply.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some are harmless minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make water less pleasant to drink and shorten the life of appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may see more scale, film on shower doors and reduced soap lathering in your Pensacola home. A TDS test will show the overall level and help determine whether dissolved salts are the primary cause.
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 reduce many organic contaminants, RO uses a semi-permeable membrane to reject the dissolved ions that contribute to high TDS. That capability makes RO a strong choice for addressing dissolved solids from a variety of sources; when Pensacola homeowners want a filter targeted at TDS specifically, RO is the system built for that task.
A correctly sized whole-house RO system treats water at the point of entry so TDS reduction reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Pensacola home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent across the house — and Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and needs.