
Appendix A
Definition of TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
TDS is the sum of all inorganic particulate material. Water contains a
variety of minerals and salts, such as calcium, magnesium, carbonate,
chloride and nitrate etc. TDS is the parameter used when measuring
the total sum of all these compounds in water.
TDS is an indicator used for wastewater analysis and measuring min-
eral content of water.
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