TDS in Drinking Water
water TDSWhat is TDS?
TDS stand for Total Dissolved Solids (总溶解固体), and it could reflect the level of contamination in water supply. TDS represents the mineral content in the water.
Common Dissolved Solids
- Calcium 钙
- Magnesium 镁
- Sodium 钠
- Potassium 钾
- Bicarbonate 碳酸氢
- Chloride 氯
- Sulfates 硫酸盐
- Organic matter 有机物质
TDS Levels by Taste
- TDS Less Than 300: It should taste fine
- TDS 300 to 600: The water should taste ok
- TDS 600 to 900: The water may teste salty
- TDS Over 900: The water will taste bad
TDS Levels by Health
- TDS Less than 50: This is too low because the water does not have enough nutrients and minerals
- TDS 50 to 150: The water is safe to drink with some nutritional value
- TDS 150 to 250: This is the optimal goal
- TDS 250 to 500: The water is safe to drink
- TDS Over 500: A water filter is needed to reduce the TDS reading
Another TDS Level Chart for Drinking Water from Bisleri.
| TDS in Water (measured in PPM) | Suitability for Drinking Water |
|---|---|
| Between 50-150 | Excellent for drinking |
| 150-250 | Good |
| 250-300 | Fair |
| 300-500 | Poor, not good for drinking |
| Above 1200 | Unacceptable |
Reference:
How To Reduce TDS in Water at Home
Written on May 2, 2023