Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, refers to the blend of minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your household water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources such as rock and soil or enter through treatment and distribution processes. When TDS climbs, you might notice a salty, bitter or metallic flavor and increased spotting on glassware and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different substances rather than one specific contaminant, the best approach depends on which dissolved materials are present in your Vilas water.
High TDS often means there are dissolved salts like sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate, plus other small ions. While some are benign minerals, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less enjoyable and put extra wear on water heaters, kettles and other appliances that heat or evaporate water. You may also notice faster scale buildup, a filmy coating on shower doors, and soap that doesn’t lather well. A proper test will show overall TDS and reveal whether dissolved salts are the primary cause in your Vilas home.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike standard carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic chemicals, RO relies on a semi-permeable membrane to reject the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That makes reverse osmosis well suited to tackle dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When Vilas homeowners want a filter specifically aimed at reducing TDS, RO is the technology designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so the benefits of lower TDS reach every tap, shower and appliance in your Vilas home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, systems are usually combined 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 help test your water and determine whether whole-house RO is the right solution for your plumbing and household needs.