Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — also called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. Those dissolved components can come from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. If TDS levels become elevated, homeowners often notice metallic, salty, or bitter tastes and more spotting on fixtures and glass. Because TDS is a measure of many substances rather than one single contaminant, the right response depends on which dissolved materials are present in your Quintette water.
High TDS commonly reflects dissolved salts and ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate alongside other small dissolved constituents. While some of these are harmless minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make water less enjoyable to drink and can stress appliances that heat or evaporate water. You might also see quicker scale buildup, soap that won’t lather as well, and film on shower doors and fixtures. A simple test can measure total dissolved solids and help pinpoint whether dissolved salts are driving the issue in your Quintette home.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce certain organics, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When Quintette homeowners want a filter specifically targeting TDS, RO is the technology designed for that purpose.
A properly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at the point of entry delivers reduced TDS to every tap, shower and appliance across your Quintette home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are commonly paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The combined setup tends to produce water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels consistent throughout the house — and Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.