Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — also called TDS, dissolved solids, or dissolved salts — is the total of minerals, salts and small metals dissolved in your water. Those dissolved solids can come from natural contact with rock and soil or from treatment and distribution processes. When TDS rises, many homeowners notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of whatever is dissolved in the water rather than a single substance, the best approach depends on which dissolved ions are present in your Rock Bluff supply.
High TDS usually reflects dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some are simply common minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and cause faster scale buildup on water heaters and plumbing; you might also see film on shower doors and soap that won’t lather as well. A water test will measure overall TDS and show whether dissolved salts are the main contributors in your Rock Bluff household.
To actually reduce 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 remove many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions that drive high TDS. That capability makes RO appropriate for treating dissolved solids from a variety of sources; when Rock Bluff homeowners want a system designed specifically to address TDS, RO is the recommended choice.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at the point of entry treats all water coming into the home so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are commonly paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The result is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels consistent throughout your Rock Bluff home — Mr. Pure Water can test your water and help determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.