TDS present in water is not a ...
Published by Prem Baboo, Researcher at www.researchGate.net
TDS present in water is not a measure of any single contaminant and so is generally not regulated as a health issue by many government agencies. A high TDS level, however, can affect the taste and odour of water. The Environmental Protection Agency in the US has set the maximum recommended level of 500 milligrams per litre (mg/L).
Reports are derived from the World Health Organization, where WHO states that any level of TDS below 300 mg/L is considered as being safe. A level between 300 to 600 mg/L is considered as being a good level, while 600-900 is considered being fair, while 900-1200 is perceived at being poor. On the other hand, a level of more than 1200 mg/L is considered completely unacceptable. In India, the water level above 500mg/L is considered being completely unacceptable. However, the lack of water resources has led to people drinking such water that has exceeded the number of normal TDS levels.
Moderate to high TDS in water not only changes the taste of water but also poses a lot of health hazards.
Why Do you Need to Measure Total Dissolved Solids?
Testing the water is a great way to check the quality of water that you receive and use for different purposes. Here are some reasons you need to measure TDS in water.
Taste- High levels of TDS in water affects the taste of your drinking water. Your water may taste bitter, salty or sulfuric depending on the type of dissolved solids present in water.
Health Purposes- Water with high TDS is completely safe to drink. However, some substances such as lead, or copper can lead to health hazards.
Maintenance of Filters- Water filtration systems are affected by a high level of TDS. Testing the water purifier systems regularly will ensure that the filters work properly
Cooking- Though high TDS doesn’t affect health, it can alter the taste of your food.
Cleaning- High TDS in water leaves ugly spots on your utensils. This type of water also fades the color of your clothes, lead to a buildup in your sinks, tubs, and faucets.