Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the mixture of minerals, salts and metals dissolved into your water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources — like the rock and soil around Lake Apopka and the Central Florida aquifer — or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS is high, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter flavor and more spotting on fixtures and glass around your Tildenville home. Because TDS is a measurement of many different components rather than one single contaminant, the right fix depends on which dissolved materials are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. Some are harmless minerals, but elevated dissolved solids can make tap water less enjoyable and stress appliances that heat or evaporate water — especially in hard-water areas like the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford region. You may also see quicker limescale buildup, film on shower doors, and soap that doesn’t lather as well in Tildenville. A water test that reports overall TDS will help determine whether dissolved salts are driving those issues.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike carbon filters, which primarily improve taste and reduce many organic contaminants, RO pushes water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes RO a strong choice for addressing dissolved solids from a variety of sources — the go-to option when homeowners ask for a system that targets TDS specifically.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Tildenville home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are commonly paired with prefilters to protect performance and lengthen membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries and performs more consistently throughout the house; Mr. Pure Water can help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.