Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, often called TDS or dissolved salts, refers to the mix of minerals, salts and small ions dissolved in household water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like rock and soil or from treatment and distribution systems serving Palm Beach County. When TDS gets high, South Palm Beach homeowners may detect a salty, metallic, or bitter taste and notice more spotting on fixtures, glass and dishes. Because TDS is a measurement of many constituents rather than a single contaminant, the right response depends on which specific dissolved materials are present.
High TDS commonly reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, along with other small ions. In South Palm Beach — where municipal water is commonly hard — elevated dissolved solids can make tap water less pleasant and contribute to faster mineral scale on water heaters, fixtures and appliances. You may also see soap that won’t lather well, cloudy glassware, or film on shower doors. A TDS test will show the overall dissolved load and help determine whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mostly improve taste and remove many organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane approach makes RO well suited to address dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and it’s the technology we recommend when homeowners want a system targeting TDS specifically.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your South Palm Beach home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are typically installed with prefiltration to protect the membrane and extend its life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the house; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO is the best solution for your plumbing and household needs.