Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, are the combined minerals, salts and small ions dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources like rock and soil, or be introduced during treatment and distribution. When TDS is elevated, you might notice a metallic, bitter or slightly salty taste and spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS measures a mixture rather than a single substance, the right approach depends on which dissolved salts or minerals are present in your Port Sewall supply on the Treasure Coast.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. In areas like Martin County where coastal supplies can be hard, elevated dissolved solids make water less enjoyable to drink and can accelerate scale buildup in water heaters, dishwashers and plumbing. You may also see film on shower doors and reduced soap lathering. A TDS test will show the overall level and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause in Port Sewall.
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 employs a semi-permeable membrane to reject the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources common to coastal Florida communities such as Port Sewall. When homeowners want a system specifically targeting TDS, reverse osmosis is the recommended choice.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats incoming water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Port Sewall home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are normally paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue, and feels more consistent throughout homes in the Stuart/Port Sewall area; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO is the right fit for your plumbing and household needs.