Including filter system and high-performance Tungsten filter.
Tungsten is a naturally occurring metal that can end up in drinking water at low concentrations. In places around Broward County, groundwater interactions with certain rocks or nearby industrial activities can make metals more likely to appear in tap water. Because tungsten is generally colorless and odorless, the only reliable way to know if it’s present is through a lab test. Lazy Lake homeowners who want peace of mind often start by testing for metals like tungsten so they know what to address.
While research into tungsten in drinking water continues, a practical response is to test and act if results are elevated. Water that looks and tastes normal—whether you live near Las Olas Boulevard or closer to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park—can still contain dissolved metals. If your property relies on a private well, seasonal changes and usage patterns in our tropical monsoon climate can shift water quality, so periodic testing makes sense. For homes on municipal supply, reviewing local water quality reports and verifying with a tap sample helps confirm what’s actually entering your plumbing.
To reduce tungsten at the point where water enters the house, a whole-house reverse osmosis system is the single-filter method most likely to be effective. RO uses a semipermeable membrane to reject many dissolved metals and inorganic contaminants, lowering tungsten before it reaches faucets, showers, and appliances. Simpler media—those primarily aimed at improving taste or removing chlorine—may not stop dissolved tungsten. A properly designed whole-house RO will include prefiltration to protect the membrane from sediment and chlorine, which is especially important in hard-water areas like Lazy Lake where scale and particulates can be a concern.
A whole-house reverse osmosis system can be set up with storage and delivery to provide treated water throughout your Lazy Lake home. Long-term performance depends on correct sizing, reliable pressure, and routine maintenance of filters and the membrane, since fouling or scale can reduce removal efficiency. Homes in our region commonly face hard water and occasional hurricane-related service interruptions, so well-planned pretreatment for hardness, iron, or sediment is often recommended to protect membrane life. Mr. Pure Water can review your water test results and recommend a whole-house RO solution tailored to target tungsten for your property.