Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, commonly called TDS, is the term for minerals, salts and small metals that are dissolved into your water. These dissolved solids can originate from natural sources like the rocks and soils under Watson, or from treatment and distribution processes whether your home is on a municipal system or a private well. When TDS is elevated, you might notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures. Because TDS is a measurement of many different dissolved materials rather than one specific contaminant, the right remedy depends on which salts or ions are present.
High TDS commonly comes from dissolved salts such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate along with other small ions. While some are harmless minerals, increased dissolved solids can make water less enjoyable to drink and place extra stress on water heaters and appliances that use or evaporate water. You may also see faster scale formation, cloudy film on shower doors, and soap that doesn’t lather well. A simple TDS test can measure the total load and help determine whether dissolved salts are the primary cause of your issues in Watson.
To actually remove dissolved salts and lower total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike typical carbon filters that mainly improve taste and reduce many organic chemicals, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions responsible for high TDS. That capability makes RO a strong choice for treating dissolved solids from a variety of sources. When Watson homeowners want a system targeted specifically at reducing TDS, RO is the recommended option.
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 Watson home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually installed with prefiltration to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout the house — and Mr. Pure Water can assess your plumbing, test for TDS and advise whether whole-house RO is the right solution for your needs.