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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

 

Total dissolved solids can cause unpleasant taste in water and cause the water to build up scale on fixtures and appliances. The higher the dissolved solid content, the more objectionable the taste and more scale build up. Some water supplies are so high in mineral content they taste salty, almost like sea water. These supplies can corrode faucets and water heaters in very short period of time.