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Water Quality in India: What's Really in Your Water

Before spending on any system, the smartest first step is understanding your own water. Here's what matters, in plain English — and how to check.

TDS: what it means and the ideal range

TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) measures dissolved minerals and salts in water, in mg/L (ppm). Some minerals are normal and even desirable for taste; too much can mean hardness and off-taste, while extremely low TDS can taste flat.

TDS (mg/L)	General guide
50–150	Low — soft, often pleasant
150–300	Good range for many households
300–500	Acceptable per India's BIS limit (IS 10500 sets 500 as desirable)
500–2000	High — taste, hardness and scaling issues; treatment usually needed

India's drinking-water standard, BIS IS 10500, lists 500 mg/L TDS as the desirable limit (up to 2000 as permissible where no alternative exists). Always check your local water.

Common issues across India

• Hardness (calcium & magnesium) — scaling, soap that won't lather, effects on appliances.
• High TDS / salinity — especially in some borewell and coastal areas.
• Contaminants — depending on region: excess fluoride, iron, nitrates, heavy metals, or microbial contamination.
• Taste & odour — chlorine or organic matter affecting how water tastes.

Is RO water "bad" for you?

RO (reverse osmosis) effectively reduces TDS and many contaminants, which is valuable for high-TDS or contaminated supplies. The common concern is that very aggressive RO can strip beneficial minerals, leaving very low-TDS water. The practical answer: match your treatment to your source water — and remineralisation/ionization can help restore taste and minerals. We'll help you figure out what your water actually needs.

How to test your water at home

• TDS meter: an inexpensive pen gives a quick TDS reading.
• pH strips/meter: shows acidity/alkalinity.
• Lab test: for a full picture (heavy metals, microbes), use a certified lab.
• Free check: we offer a free in-home water-quality check as part of a demo.

Note & disclaimer: Reference: BIS IS 10500 (Indian Standard for Drinking Water). Local water quality varies — always verify your specific supply. General information only, not medical advice.