What are TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and Why are They in our Water?

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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are the amount of organic and inorganic materials such as metals, minerals, salts, and ions that are dissolved in water. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) refer to any inorganic salts (e.g., calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides, and sulfates) and small amounts of organic matter present in water. TDS can also include…

What Are Microplastics and How do they Affect our Water?

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration defines microplastics as small plastic debris about the size of a grain of rice or sesame seed. Microplastics can form when larger plastic pieces, such as grocery bags and soda bottles, deteriorate into smaller and smaller pieces over time in the natural environment. Additionally, plastic fibers from synthetic clothing can pass…