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Understanding TDS and its Role in Drinking

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“Water is the most critical resource issue of our

lifetime and our children’s lifetime. The health of
our waters is the principal measure of how we
live on the land.” – Luna Leopold

The mineral water we drink today is not as pure

as we would want it to be. Riddled with
impurities, contaminants and chemicals, a glass
of water can prove to be harmful if not
appropriately purified. When it comes to
understanding water and its components, you
must understand TDS.

What is TDS in Water?

TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids and refers
to the total concentration of dissolved
substances in drinking water. TDS comprises
inorganic salts and a small amount of organic
matter as well. Inorganic salts are made up of the
positively charged cations (calcium, magnesium,
potassium and sodium) and negatively charged
anions (carbonates, nitrates, bicarbonates,
chlorides and sulfates). The TDS level is how
much of the total dissolved solids are present in
the water.

Why is TDS of Drinking Water Importance?

TDS in drinking water originates from places like
natural sources, sewage, urban run-o!s,
industrial wastewater, chemicals in the water
treatment process, chemical fertilizers used in
the garden and plumbing. Water is a universal
solvent and easily picks up impurities and can
absorb and dissolve these particles quickly.
Although elevated levels of TDS in drinking water
is not a health hazard, it does lend the water a
bitter, salty, or brackish taste. Calcium and
magnesium, two minerals commonly found in
TDS, can also cause water hardness, scale
formation, and staining.

What are Di!erent TDS levels? What do they

mean for you?
The TDS level helps indicate whether the drinking
water is fit for consumption, requires filtration or
is highly contaminated. Parts per million (PPM) is
the measurement used for measuring TDS level
in the water.

TDS Level Chart for Drinking Water

TDS in Water Suitability for Drinking

(measured in PPM) Water
Between 50-150 Excellent for drinking
150-250 Good
250-300 Fair
300-500 Poor, not good for
drinking
Above 1200 Unacceptable

Why Should You Measure TDs Levels?

High TDS in your water can lead to various health

issues. Optimal link to the purity of the water you
consume. In this regard, Bisleri o!ers a solution with its
provision of safe drinking water, boasting an
impressively low TDS level of around 150 ppm.

Naturally, mineral water has no smell or taste. A change

in the TDS level changes the texture and taste, making
the water unfit for consumption. Some of the reasons
why you should measure the TDS level of your drinking
water are:

Taste: A high water TDS level can make the water

salty and/or bitter.

Health Concerns: water with high TDS levels may not

drastically impact your health but the high level of lead
or copper can make you fall sick).

Cooking: A water TDS level above 1000 PPM can

change how the food tastes.

What are the E!ects of TDS on Health and Taste?

As mentioned, TDS levels are elevated due to the
presence of huge concentrations of potassium, chloride,
and sodium, as well as hazardous ions. It's also
unpleasant to drink since it can taste salty, metallic, or
bitter.

The presence of TDS in water doesn't measure a single

contaminant, so it's generally not seen as a health
concern by many government agencies. However, a high
TDS level can impact the taste and smell of water.
A TDS meter helps measure the TDS level in water.
Please note that this test determines the total amount
of dissolved solids in water but doesn't pinpoint
specific compounds or sources. Therefore, additional
tests are necessary to identify the contaminants in
water.

Furthermore, whether the TDS level in water is

beneficial or harmful to the body depends on the types
of salts and compounds present. TDS consists of
various salts, minerals, and organic compounds like
Calcium, Chlorides, Sulfates, Magnesium, Potassium,
Carbonates, and Bicarbonates. While some of these
may contribute a few minerals to the body, most are
considered harmful and should be filtered out before
consumption.

How can you reduce the TDS of water?

Three of the most common ways to reduce TDS in
Water are:

1. Reverse Osmosis (RO): TDS is lowered through

Reverse Osmosis by pushing the water using pressure
through an artificial membrane. The membrane has tiny
holes that allow only particles smaller than 0.0001
microns to go through. Since the particles of dissolved
metals and salts are bigger than water molecules, only
water goes through the membrane, leaving the metals
and salts behind.
2. Distillation: This method involves boiling water to
create water vapor. The vapor goes up to a cool surface
and changes back into liquid. The dissolved salts can't
turn into vapor and stay in the boiling water.
3. Deionization (DI): In this process, water moves
through a positive and negative electrode. Special
membranes let positive ions separate from the water
and move toward the negative electrode. The result is
pure water without ions. Yet, before this, the water
goes through a reverse osmosis unit to remove non-
ionic organic substances.

All three methods are advanced and unless you have

an RO water filter at home, there is not much you can
do to reduce the TDS of the water. It is recommended
that you at least boil the water properly before
consuming it, as it kills most of the bacteria and
viruses present in the water. Or you can go with Bisleri
20-litre water jars for your household water needs, as it
undergoes a 10-step filtration process, including RO.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best TDS level for drinking water?
Generally, the TDS level between 50-150 is considered
as the most suitable and acceptable.

2. Is Low TDS level bad or harmful for health?

If the TDS level is about 1000 PPM, it is unsafe and
unfit for human consumption.

3. What TDS level Bisleri maintains in water?

Bisleri water maintains a TDS level of 150 PPM, making
it safe to drink.

What is the di!erence between TDS and hardness?

Hardness measures the presence of calcium and
magnesium salts in forms like bicarbonates chlorides,
chlorides, and sulfates, while TDS includes all minerals,
not just calcium and magnesium

How can I test TDS of drinking water?

Di!erent ways exist to test water TDS at home. Two of
the most commonly used methods are:
Digital TDS Meter

Filter Paper & Scale

Conclusion
Maintaining the TDS level of mineral water is essential.
You don’t need to worry about filtration and impurities
when you can drink Bisleri water. The ideal TDS level
maintained in every bottle or jar of Bisleri mineral water
will make sure your body gets the essential dissolved
organic and inorganic salts. The brand is about building
trust and maintaining the purity of water. Now, with
Bisleri’s online water delivery platform, health safety
and immunity are just a click away.

Bisleri water passes through a 10 step purification

process and 114 quality tests to ensure you get purity in
every sip. A symbol of goodness, trust and purity, Bisleri
has been a household name for decades. A leader in the
beverage category, we’re cited as the most trusted
brand across 500 categories in India. Our relentless
commitment to quality stands true to our promise of
providing safe, pure & healthy mineral water to
consumers for the last 50 years.

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