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What is TDS in water?

TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids and refers to the total concentration of dissolved substances in drinking water. TDS comprises inorganic salts and a small amount of organic matter as well.

According to the data released by the World Health Organization(WHO), it is divided into the following four levels, mainly calculated by the total amount of minerals, magnesium and calcium in one liter of water:

Soft water: 0-60 mg total hardness in 1 liter of water.

Moderately soft water: 60-120 mg of total hardness in one liter of water.

Hard water: One liter of water contains 120-180 mg of total hardness.

Extremely hard water: One liter of water contains more than 180mg of total hardness.

How is TDS measured?

Using a TDS meter is the easiest way to measure total dissolved solids in your water. For example, if a TDS meter says 100 ppm, that means that from one million particles, 100 are dissolved ions. However, a TDS meter cannot identify the specific types of dissolved solids present, which is the most critical aspect of understanding water quality. To determine the exact types of TDS in your water, it’s best to get a lab analysis.

How to reduce TDS in water?

Certain water treatment systems are effective methods to reduce or remove TDS from water, especially if the TDS level is 500 ppm or higher. There are many useful filtration systems depending on the type of TDS your water contains, but reverse osmosis systems, water distillers, and deionization are comprehensive systems that can reduce most total dissolved solids.

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