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 that are dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources — like the rocks and soils around Lake Okeechobee — as well as treatment and delivery systems. When TDS is elevated, you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and more spotting on glassware and fixtures. Because TDS measures the total load rather than one specific substance, the best remedy depends on which dissolved constituents are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts and ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate. In hard-water areas like South Bay in Palm Beach County, those minerals can make drinking water less pleasant and accelerate scale buildup in plumbing, water heaters and appliances. You may also find soap that won’t lather well, film on shower doors, and faster mineral deposits on faucets. A TDS test tells you the overall dissolved solids level and helps determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
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 organics, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO the go-to choice when homeowners want a system designed specifically to reduce dissolved solids.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so the reduction in TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance throughout your South Bay home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually installed with prefilters to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent across the house — and Mr. Pure Water can assess your plumbing and water to see if whole-house RO is the right fit.