Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids — often called TDS — refer to the mixture of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources like rock and soil, or be influenced by treatment and distribution. When TDS is high, you might notice a metallic, salty or bitter taste and more spotting on faucets, glass and dishes. Because TDS is a measure of everything dissolved in the water rather than a single contaminant, the right fix depends on which dissolved substances are present in your Union Park supply.
High TDS commonly includes dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some are normal minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make water less pleasant to drink and contribute to faster scale buildup in hot-water appliances — a familiar issue for homeowners in the hard-water areas around Union Park and greater Orange County. You may also notice soap not lathering well, film on shower doors, or mineral film on fixtures. A TDS test will show the overall level and help determine whether dissolved salts are driving the problem.
To actually reduce dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filtration technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mainly improve taste and remove many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That membrane-based approach is well suited to addressing dissolved solids from a variety of sources, and when homeowners in Union Park want a filter targeted at TDS specifically, RO is the technology designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point it enters your home so TDS reduction reaches every tap, shower and appliance in Union Park. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are commonly paired with prefilters to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and behaves 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.