Q: What is TDS? How can I determine it?

TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) indicates how much mineral/salt content is in water. Measured using a TDS meter.

Q: What is the W.H.O. recommended TDS level for drinking water?

WHO's TDS Palatability Scale (mg/L): • 1200: Unacceptable

Question 1

How can I differentiate seawater, brackish water, and groundwater?

Accepted Answer

You differentiate seawater, brackish water, and groundwater primarily by their Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels:
 • Seawater: Very salty, typically 10,000–35,000 ppm TDS
 • Brackish water: Slightly salty, typically 1,000–10,000 ppm TDS
 • Freshwater: Fresh to mildly salty depending on location (<1,000 ppm TDS)

Question 2

What is TDS? How can I determine it?

Accepted Answer

TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) indicates how much mineral/salt content is in water. Measured using a TDS meter.

Question 3

What is the W.H.O. recommended TDS level for drinking water?

Accepted Answer

WHO's TDS Palatability Scale (mg/L): 
 • < 300: Excellent
 • 300 - 600: Good
 • 600 - 900: Fair
 • 900 - 1200: Poor
 • > 1200: Unacceptable

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