Total Dissolved Solids - Water Classification

Water Classification

Water can be classified by the amount of TDS per liter:

  • fresh water < 1500 mg/L TDS
  • brackish water 1500 to 5000 mg/L TDS
  • saline water > 5000 mg/L TDS

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