What is TDS and its safe value for Drinking water
let's find out about the TDS in brief and its role in your drinking water.
SKIN CARE
“Water is very important to our health and the health of our children. Our water quality is a fundamental measure of how we live on earth. ” -Healthopathy
The mineral water we drink today is not as clean as we would like it to be. Full of dirt, grime, and chemicals, a glass of water can be dangerous if not cleaned properly. When it comes to understanding water and its components, you should understand TDS.
WHAT IS TDS?
TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids and refers to the number of dissolved solvents in drinking water. TDS includes inorganic salts with a small amount of organic matter. Inorganic salts are made up of positive cations (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium) as well as anions containing carbonates, nitrates, bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulfates). The level of TDS is the total amount of soluble solids present in water.


Importance of TDS in Drinking Water
TDS in drinking water comes from areas such as natural resources, sewage, urban wastewater, industrial wastewater, chemicals in the water purification system, chemical fertilizers used in the garden, and water pipes. Water is a solvent that easily absorbs impurities and is able to absorb and dissolve various particles quickly. Although high levels of TDS in drinking water are not harmful to health, it gives the water a bitter or salty taste. Calcium and magnesium, the two most common minerals found in TDS, can also cause water retention, spots, and scales formation.
Why You Should measure TDS Levels?
Naturally, mineral water has no odor or taste. TDS level changes change texture and taste, making the water unsuitable for use. Some of the reasons why you should measure the TDS quality of drinking water are:
Taste (high levels of TDS can make water salty and/or bitter).
Health Concerns (water with a high TDS level will not have a major impact on your health however water having
high levels of lead or copper can make you sick).
Cooking (TDS level above 1000 PPM can change the way food tastes).


BOTTOMLINE
Maintaining a TDS level of mineral water is important. You do need to worry about filtration and contamination where you drink water from any random natural source about whose quality you are not sure about. TDS-level maintained mineral water will ensure that your body receives essential dissolved organic and inorganic salts. Do get your home drinking water TDS get checked for purity with the help of a TDS meter.