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Total Dissolved Solids in Drinking Water

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refers to the total amount of dissolved minerals, salts, and metals in water.

500 mg/L
EPA Action Level
Various
Chemical Formula
10-20%
FL Homes Affected

Health Effects

Short-term Effects

  • Unpleasant taste
  • Stomach upset (very high levels)
  • Laxative effects
  • Dehydration

Long-term Effects

  • Generally not harmful
  • Kidney stone formation (high levels)
  • Cardiovascular issues (very high levels)
  • Mineral imbalances

Common Sources

1
Natural mineral deposits
2
Agricultural runoff
3
Industrial processes
4
Road salt
5
Water treatment chemicals

Detection & Testing

TDS meters

Laboratory analysis

Conductivity testing

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Removal & Treatment Methods

Reverse Osmosis

Effectiveness 95%

Most effective method for TDS reduction

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Distillation

Effectiveness 99%

Removes virtually all dissolved solids

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Ion Exchange

Effectiveness 80%

Reduces specific dissolved minerals

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Regulations & Standards

EPA Regulations

EPA secondary standard of 500 mg/L for aesthetic reasons

Action Level: 500 mg/L
Prevalence in FL: 10-20% of homes

Take Action

Protect your family from total dissolved solids exposure with proper filtration.

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Related Contaminants

Lead

Common heavy metal contaminant

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Chlorine

Chemical disinfectant in water

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Bacteria

Biological contaminants in water

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