Is your RO water safe for drinking, or does it taste bitter or salty? If it tastes different, the TDS must be high. Tap to know TDS and its safe levels.
TDS is the amount of impurities in water, including dissolved solids and salts. The dissolved particles include salts like potassium or calcium and organic matter, like chlorides.
TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids. As water is the universal solvent, it dissolves impurities in it. The higher the TDS, the unsafe it is for drinking.
The TDS level of water ranges from 50-2000 ppm.. If you are measuring the TDS of a tanker, it would be different compared to the TDS of RO water.
It is important to measure the TDS level of water as it can affect your health and your taste. If high TDS water is flowing, it can damage the filter of RO.
TDS is calculated in parts per million (ppm). For instance, if the TDS of water is between 50-150, it is excellent for drinking, while if it is above 1200, it is unacceptable.
As per the World Health Organization, the TDS level of drinking water can be up to 300 ppm. Above this level, it is not suitable for human consumption.
You can measure the TDS level with a TDS calculator for any type of water. To lower TDS levels, RO is the preferred method or you can use the distillation method.
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