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What Is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)?

Measuring water TDS levels is the best way to understand your drinking water. Total Dissolved Solids are organic and non-organic sediments found in water, which contribute to a difference in the taste and appearance of water. Dissolved solids enter your water supply from a wide range of sources — old piping, run-off from road salts, pesticides, fertilizers, and more.

Where do Dissolved Solids come from?

Dissolved Solids are a measurement of compounds like minerals, salts and organic compounds that are dissolved into water through contact with rock and other surfaces. TDS can be made up of several different types of compounds (including but not limited to): calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium chloride and sulfides (which are compounds frequently found in groundwater supplies).

Natural Sources

Minerals, salts, and ions from natural sources like rivers and groundwater contribute to Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in drinking water, influencing taste and quality. Monitoring and treatment ensure potable water.

Human Activities

Human activities, such as industrial discharges, agriculture, and urban runoff, contribute to elevated Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels in water bodies, impacting aquatic ecosystems and necessitating water quality management.

Wastewater and Contamination

Industrial waste, mining runoff, and water pipe erosion contribute to water pollution, introducing harmful substances and elevated Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

Environmental Disruptions

Decomposing algae, plants, and deceased animals release organic matter into water, increasing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). Effective water treatment is essential to maintain quality and safety.

Do you know your local TDS?

Total dissolved solids (TDS) are organic and inorganic materials, such as metals, minerals, salts, and ions dissolved in water. Enter your zip code to retrieve your area’s average TDS reading.

Enter your zip code to retrieve your area's average TDS reading.

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