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TDS 500 mg/L in Well Water: Is It Safe?

TDS at 500 mg/L is commonly used as a taste and aesthetic benchmark, not a complete safety test. You need individual contaminants to know health risk.

Search: TDS 500 mg/L well water safeUrgency: Routine

Tests to run

  • TDS
  • Chloride
  • Sodium
  • Sulfate
  • Hardness
  • Nitrate

Next steps

  • Review chloride, sodium, sulfate, hardness, nitrate, and metals to understand what makes up the TDS.
  • Compare results over time to see if TDS is rising.
  • Check softener settings if sodium or chloride is high.
  • Use reverse osmosis for drinking water if taste or salts are a concern.

FAQ

Does high TDS mean water is unsafe?

Not by itself. TDS is a sum of dissolved substances, so the specific contaminants matter more.

Does reverse osmosis lower TDS?

Yes, reverse osmosis typically reduces TDS at the drinking water tap when maintained correctly.

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Educational guidance only. Always confirm important decisions with a certified laboratory, local health department, qualified water treatment professional, or clinician.