Including filter system and high-performance Tungsten filter.
Tungsten is a naturally occurring metal that sometimes shows up in drinking water at low levels. It can enter groundwater when water interacts with certain rock and soil types or through nearby industrial influences, and because tungsten is usually colorless and odorless you won’t detect it without lab testing. Many Southchase homeowners begin by screening for metals such as tungsten to get a clearer picture of their tap water quality.
While research about tungsten in drinking water is still developing, a practical approach is to act on test results and reduce uncertainty. Even clear, good-tasting water can contain dissolved metals, so periodic testing is a smart move — especially for Southchase homes on private wells where seasonal shifts and usage patterns can change results. If you’re served by a municipal system, checking the local water quality report and confirming with a tap test helps you know exactly what’s entering your home near Orlando and the surrounding Orange County communities.
To reduce tungsten at the point where water enters your home, a whole-house reverse osmosis system is generally the single most effective filter option. Reverse osmosis forces water through a semipermeable membrane that rejects many dissolved metals and other inorganic contaminants, lowering tungsten before it reaches faucets, showers, and appliances. Because tungsten is present as dissolved species, it can pass through simpler media that mainly address taste and odor, so a properly designed whole-house RO with prefiltration is recommended to protect the membrane from sediment and chlorine.
A whole-house reverse osmosis setup can be arranged with dedicated storage and a delivery system to provide treated water throughout your Southchase residence. Long-term performance depends on correct system sizing, sufficient pressure, and routine maintenance — fouling will reduce membrane effectiveness over time. Since hard groundwater is common in the Orlando area and can contribute mineral scale, homes on wells may need extra pretreatment for hardness, iron, or particulates to extend membrane life. Mr. Pure Water can review your test results and propose a whole-house RO design aimed at reliably reducing tungsten.