TDS is a measure of the amount of material
dissolved in water. Although high TDS can result in an undesirable
taste (e.g. salty, bitter, or metallic), it is generally not
a health hazard for humans. For aquatic organisms, TDS
levels control whether water tends to flow into or out of their
cells. If the TDS level vary too much, aquatic organisms can
die.
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Water Quality
Total Dissolved Solids:
TDS are solids in water that can pass through a filter (usually with a pore size of 0.45 micrometers). TDS is a measure of the amount of material dissolved in water. This material can include carbonate, bicarbonate, chloride, sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, calcium, magnesium, sodium, organic ions, and other ions. A certain level of these ions in water is necessary for aquatic life. If TDS concentrations are too high or too low, the growth of many aquatic life can be limited, and death may occur (ref).