Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — often called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. In Central Florida’s hard groundwater, these minerals commonly come from natural rock and soil, though treatment and distribution can add to the mix. When TDS is elevated you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and spotting on glassware and fixtures around your Plymouth home; because TDS is a measure of everything dissolved rather than a single contaminant, the best approach depends on which ions are present.
High TDS is often made up of dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate plus other small ions. Those same minerals that make Orange County groundwater hard can also leave scale in water heaters and on shower doors, reduce soap lather, and make drinking water less appealing. Homeowners in and around Plymouth and nearby communities like Apopka or Mount Plymouth commonly ask us to test for overall TDS and to check for iron or sulfur when well water is used, since testing reveals 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 remove many organics, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. For Plymouth homeowners who want a system designed specifically to reduce dissolved solids, RO is the targeted choice.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at your point of entry so reduced TDS is delivered to every tap, shower and appliance across your Plymouth property. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, whole-house installations typically include prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The end result is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and behaves more consistently — and Mr. Pure Water can test your supply and advise whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.