Including filter system and high-performance Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) filter.
Total dissolved solids, often called TDS, is the collective term for the minerals, salts and metals dissolved in your water. These dissolved solids can come from natural sources — like the limestone and sediments common to Central Florida groundwater — or from treatment and distribution systems. When TDS climbs, homeowners may notice a salty, metallic or bitter taste and more spotting on glass and fixtures around the house. Because TDS is a measurement of many contributors rather than a single contaminant, the right approach depends on which dissolved constituents are present in your Zellwood supply.
High TDS often reflects dissolved salts and small ions such as sodium, calcium, magnesium, chloride and sulfate. In a hard-water area like Zellwood and much of Orange County, those minerals can make drinking water less pleasant and accelerate scale buildup inside water heaters, dishwashers and faucets. You may also spot film on shower doors, reduced soap lather, and faster mineral buildup on appliances. A simple TDS test tells you the overall level, and follow-up water analysis can confirm whether dissolved salts are the main cause.
To actually lower dissolved salts and reduce total dissolved solids, the most effective single filter technology is reverse osmosis (RO). Unlike basic 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 rejection makes RO a strong choice when you need to address elevated dissolved solids from a range of sources. When Zellwood homeowners ask for a filter specifically aimed at TDS reduction, RO is the technology designed for that purpose.
A correctly sized whole-house reverse osmosis system treats water at the point of entry so reduced TDS reaches every tap, shower and appliance in your Zellwood home. Because RO membranes are sensitive to sediment and chlorine commonly found in municipal and well supplies, these systems are normally paired with sediment and carbon prefilters to protect performance and lengthen membrane life. The combined setup delivers water that tastes cleaner, leaves less residue as it dries, and feels more consistent throughout a home; Mr. Pure Water can test your water and advise whether whole-house RO fits your plumbing and household needs.