Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your home’s water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources—rock and soil in Central Florida—or from treatment and distribution systems that serve the Orlando metro area. When TDS is high, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter flavor and more spotting on glass and fixtures around Sky Lake; because TDS measures the total load rather than a single substance, the best fix depends on which dissolved components are present.
High TDS often means dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate are present along with other small ions. In hard-water communities in Orange County, those minerals can make water less pleasant to drink and accelerate scale on water heaters, faucets and appliances. You may spot faster mineral buildup, film on shower doors, and soap that soaps up poorly; testing will show overall TDS and whether dissolved salts are the main cause in your Sky Lake home.
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 reduce many organic contaminants, RO uses a semi-permeable membrane to reject the ions that make up high TDS, making it appropriate for dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When homeowners ask for a filter specifically aimed at reducing TDS, RO is the system built for that purpose.
A properly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Sky Lake or nearby Orange County home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are usually paired with prefiltration to protect performance and lengthen membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent across the house; Mr. Pure Water can test your supply and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.