Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in Sanford Florida Water

Unhealthy Levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in the Water Supply of Sanford Florida Homes

Total dissolved solids, or TDS, is the collective term for the minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources — like the rock and soil beneath Seminole County — or from treatment and distribution lines. When TDS runs high you might notice water that tastes salty, bitter or metallic, and more spotting on glass and fixtures around the house. Because TDS is a measurement rather than one single contaminant, the best solution depends on which dissolved constituents are present in your Sanford water.

High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, along with other small ions. While many are simply minerals, elevated levels can make water less pleasant to drink and can accelerate scale buildup in hot water tanks and appliances — something Sanford homeowners in hard-water areas may already recognize. You might also spot film on shower doors, reduced soap lather, or faster mineral deposits on fixtures. A TDS test will measure the overall dissolved load and help determine whether dissolved salts are the primary cause.