Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, refers to the mixture of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like local rock and soil or from treatment and distribution systems used by municipal or private well supplies. When TDS rises, homeowners in Tequesta may notice a metallic, salty, or bitter taste and increased spotting on faucets, glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of everything dissolved in the water rather than a single contaminant, the best solution depends on which substances make up that dissolved load.
High TDS is often driven by dissolved salts and ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate. In a hard-water area like Tequesta and Palm Beach County, those minerals can contribute to faster scale buildup on water heaters and appliances, film on shower doors, and reduced soap lathering. While some dissolved solids are naturally occurring minerals, elevated levels can make drinking water less appealing and shorten the life of fixtures; a TDS test will show the total and help determine whether salts are the main cause.
To actually lower dissolved salts and reduce total dissolved solids, reverse osmosis (RO) is the most effective single filter technology. Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly address taste and organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the ions responsible for high TDS. That makes reverse osmosis well suited to treat dissolved solids coming from a range of sources, so homeowners asking for a system specifically aimed at TDS are usually directed to RO.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system installed at the point of entry treats every tap, shower and appliance in your Tequesta home, delivering the TDS reduction throughout the house. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine commonly found in municipal and well supplies, these systems are paired with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue, and feels more consistent across your home; Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine if whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.