Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, or TDS, is the umbrella term for the minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can enter the supply from natural sources like Central Florida’s limestone and soils, or through treatment and distribution. When TDS is high you might detect a salty, bitter or metallic taste, or notice spotting on glassware and fixtures around your Winter Park home. Because TDS is a measure of everything dissolved in the water, the right fix depends on which specific dissolved substances are present.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts and ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate — many of which are naturally occurring minerals in our region. Although some of these are harmless at low levels, elevated dissolved solids can make drinking water less appealing and accelerate scale buildup in water heaters and plumbing. In Winter Park’s humid subtropical climate, that scale can show up as film on shower doors, reduced soap lathering, and faster residue on fixtures; a TDS test can reveal total levels and indicate whether dissolved salts are the likely cause.
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 remove many organic contaminants, RO forces water through a semi-permeable membrane that rejects the dissolved ions behind. That membrane-based approach is well suited to reducing TDS from a wide range of sources, and is the filter homeowners commonly choose when they want a solution specifically targeted at TDS.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system sized for your Winter Park residence treats water at the point of entry so lower TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine, these systems are usually installed with prefilters to protect performance and extend membrane life. The outcome is water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels consistent around the home; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO is the right match for your plumbing and household needs.