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What Is The Best Way To Check My Water TDS At Home?

by Uneeb Khan
What Is The Best Way To Check My Water TDS At Home

TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids. The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is the amount of all dissolved solids in a liquid. It is a measurement used to determine the quality of water. The more TDS, the more contaminated it is.

The TDS should be less than 500 parts per million (ppm). If you find your water quality higher than 500 ppm, you need to get a Water Purifier Ro immediately.

TDS is measured by using an electronic meter called a TDS meter or TDS reader. This meter displays the TDS in parts per million (ppm). There are also some other ways to check your drinking water quality like using drops test strips and conductivity meter. 

What Is TDS?

TDS, i.e., Total dissolved Solids, measures all the inorganic and organic substances dissolved in water. Water is a universal solvent that can dissolve almost everything in it.

The common inorganic substance which can be dissolved in water is Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. These minerals are healthy for human health at a certain level, but any value that is more or less than an absolute value is considered unhealthy.

The main reason for having high TDS concentration of drinking water is the presence of fluoride in the water. While fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay by strengthening teeth enamel, it can cause many other problems like skin rashes and eczema when consumed regularly over a long period of time.

Why Do You Need To Check TDS?

The Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is the total amount of dissolved substances in water. The TDS concentration is measured in milligrams per litre (mg/l) or parts per million (ppm). The concentration of TDS can be used to evaluate the quality of water. It is also used to determine if the water is fit for consumption or not.

The recommended TDS level in drinking water is 300 mg/l by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). If the TDS concentration in your water exceeds this limit, it means that there are some other contaminants present along with dissolved solids in your water. The contaminants may include minerals and salts which can cause health problems such as kidney stones, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

How To Check The TDS Of The Water At Home?

#1. Using Digital TDS Meter

TDS or Total Dissolved Solids is the measurement of all soluble salts in a given solution. These are mostly inorganic and include ions like calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium.

TDS is usually measured in parts per million or ppm. The normal TDS in drinking water is below 500 ppm (parts per million).

The following steps will help you to measure TDS of drinking water at home:

Step 01: Remove the protective cap and switch on the meter

Step 02: Immerse the TDS meter in the sample water up to the maximum immersion level. There are marking on the TDS meter to indicate immersion level

STEP 03: If air bubbles are present in the water, then gently stir the digital meter to remove those air bubbles

Step 04: Wait for 10-15 seconds after placing the digital meter so that the actual reading of the TDS concentration can be recorded

Step 05: Some digital meter represents the value after multiplying it by 10, but in some, you need to multiply the recorded value by 10

Digital TDS meter is not meant to be immersed in water. Hence, you should ensure the water level is below the maximum immersion level and no direct sunlight exposure.

The electrical conductivity of drinking water can be measured using an electrical conductivity meter. This method is highly accurate, but it requires expensive equipment and trained personnel to use it.

#2. Using Electrical Conductivity Methods

This method utilizes a glass ion electrode that detects the presence of ions in the water sample. The electrodes have different shapes, sizes and materials which can detect specific ions.

Apparatus Required For Ion Selective Electrodes

A glass electrode with a replaceable tip

An ammeter or voltmeter for measuring current flow through the electrode

Calculate TDS Using Below listed formula

TDS (mg/l)= KE * EC

KE= Co-relation Factor

EC= Conductivity

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