Understanding TDS and Water Filtration Systems
TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids. In simple terms TDS is the amount of minerals and salts dissolved in your water. The unit of measure is parts per million (ppm), which is the same as milligrams per liter (mg/L). Faucet and pour-through water pitcher filters contain a variety of water purification and enhancing media inside. As your tap water flows through the filter certain substances will be removed. Substances commonly removed are: • Chlorine and chloramine tastes and odors • Heavy metals • Radon • Fluoride • Pesticides, carcinogenic chemicals and organic solvents • Natural organics that cause off-flavors and odors The TDS of your drinking water will probably remain the same after passing through these kinds of water filters because these “pollutants” are in trace levels compared to other dissolved substances like phosphate, sodium, sulfate and chloride, which are not removed by faucet and pour-through filter systems. These water filters greatly improve the