Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
What are Total Dissolved Solids?
Total Dissolved Solids consist of inorganic salts (principally calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides and sulfates) and some small amounts of organic matter that are dissolved in water sources. TDS in drinking water originates from natural sources, sewage, urban run-off, industrial waste water, and chemicals used in the water treatment process and the nature of the piping or hardware used to convey the water. In the United States, elevated TDS has been due to natural environmental features such as mineral springs, carbonate deposits, salt deposits, and sea water intrusion, but other sources can include salts used for road de-icing, anti-skid materials, drinking water treatment chemicals, storm water and agricultural runoff, and point/non-point waste water discharges.
What are the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCL) for Total Dissolved Solids?
The Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels are established only as guidelines to help consumers manage undesirable contaminants causing bad taste, odor, or color. The SMCL for Total Dissolved Solids in drinking water is 500 mg/L.
What are the problems associated with Total Dissolved Solids above the SMCL?
TDS are a considered a secondary contaminant (not health threatening) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that may result in aesthetic or cosmetic problems, such as water hardness, colored water, staining, or salty taste. Additionally, high levels of chloride and sulfate will accelerate corrosion of metals.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for reduction?
Reverse osmosis has been most effective for the reduction of Total Dissolved Solids. Nanofiltration is a new membrane purification technology much like reverse osmosis and can also treat high levels of TDS.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems or nanofiltration systems here:
What are Total Dissolved Solids?
Total Dissolved Solids consist of inorganic salts (principally calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, bicarbonates, chlorides and sulfates) and some small amounts of organic matter that are dissolved in water sources. TDS in drinking water originates from natural sources, sewage, urban run-off, industrial waste water, and chemicals used in the water treatment process and the nature of the piping or hardware used to convey the water. In the United States, elevated TDS has been due to natural environmental features such as mineral springs, carbonate deposits, salt deposits, and sea water intrusion, but other sources can include salts used for road de-icing, anti-skid materials, drinking water treatment chemicals, storm water and agricultural runoff, and point/non-point waste water discharges.
What are the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCL) for Total Dissolved Solids?
The Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels are established only as guidelines to help consumers manage undesirable contaminants causing bad taste, odor, or color. The SMCL for Total Dissolved Solids in drinking water is 500 mg/L.
What are the problems associated with Total Dissolved Solids above the SMCL?
TDS are a considered a secondary contaminant (not health threatening) by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that may result in aesthetic or cosmetic problems, such as water hardness, colored water, staining, or salty taste. Additionally, high levels of chloride and sulfate will accelerate corrosion of metals.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for reduction?
Reverse osmosis has been most effective for the reduction of Total Dissolved Solids. Nanofiltration is a new membrane purification technology much like reverse osmosis and can also treat high levels of TDS.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of reverse osmosis water treatment systems or nanofiltration systems here:
Whole House Reverse Osmosis Systems Selection Guide
TSM-400 Whole House RO Package
RainDance 400 gallon per day whole house RO Package
1-2 Person Household / 1-2 Bathrooms/ Whole Home RO System With Advanced Pretreatment Equipment
The Leader In Whole House Water Purification!
A purification package built for the homeowner! The RainDance TSM-400 Whole House RO Package Includes State-Of-The-Art RO Water Purification & Pretreatment For a 1-2 Person Home:
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1-2 Person Household / 1-2 Bathrooms/ Whole Home RO System With Advanced Pretreatment Equipment
The Leader In Whole House Water Purification!
A purification package built for the homeowner! The RainDance TSM-400 Whole House RO Package Includes State-Of-The-Art RO Water Purification & Pretreatment For a 1-2 Person Home:
- Custom-Built Based on Your Water Chemistry
- Includes The RainDancePRO Custom Water Softener With Pretreatment Lock-Out - Designed To Soften Hard Water & Remove Iron, Manganese, Rust, & Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
- Includes Attached Dual Chlorine, VOC's, Pesticide, Sediment & Dirt Pre-Filtration
- 400gpd Stainless Steel Reverse Osmosis System - High 1:1 Recovery Ratio - Treats up to 2,500ppm TDS - Color-Coded RO Tubing Included!
- Electronic Automated RO Control Panel
- Post Remineralizer - Low pH Corrosion Prevention
- Includes FREE Float and Float Switch For Your Water Storage Tank - The Float Switch Shuts Off The RO System When Your Tank Is Full.
- TDS Water Quality Monitor
- NEW! FREE Water Totalizing Meter
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
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Typical Delivery 7-14 Business Days
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TSM-800 Whole House RO Package
RainDance 800 gallon per day whole house RO Package
1-4 Person Household / 1-3 Bathrooms/ State-Of-The-Art Whole Home RO System With Advanced Pretreatment Equipment
The Leader In Whole House Water Purification!
A purification package built for the homeowner! - The RainDance TSM-800 Whole House RO Package With Pretreatment Protection For A 1-4 Person home:
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Typical Delivery 7-14 Business Days
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1-4 Person Household / 1-3 Bathrooms/ State-Of-The-Art Whole Home RO System With Advanced Pretreatment Equipment
The Leader In Whole House Water Purification!
A purification package built for the homeowner! - The RainDance TSM-800 Whole House RO Package With Pretreatment Protection For A 1-4 Person home:
- Custom-Built Based on Your Water Chemistry
- Includes The RainDancePRO Custom Water Softener With Pretreatment Lock-Out - Designed To Soften Hard Water & Remove Iron, Manganese, Rust, & Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
- Includes Attached Dual Chlorine, VOC's, Pesticide, Sediment & Dirt Pre-Filtration
- 800gpd Stainless Steel Reverse Osmosis System - High 1:1 Recovery Ratio - Treats up to 2,500ppm TDS - Color-Coded RO Tubing Included!
- Electronic Automated RO Control Panel
- Post Remineralizer - Low pH Corrosion Prevention - Protects Copper Plumbing!
- Includes FREE Float and Float Switch For Your Water Storage Tank - The Float Switch Shuts Off The RO System When Your Tank Is Full.
- TDS Water Quality Monitor
- NEW! FREE Water Totalizing Meter
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
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Typical Delivery 7-14 Business Days
This package includes free shipping within the continental US
June 2019 Only - Save $300.00 Instantly
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TSM-1200 Whole House RO Package
RainDance 1200 gallon per day whole house RO Package
1-6 Person Household / 1-3 Bathrooms/ Whole Home RO System With Advanced Pretreatment Protection
The Leader In Whole House Water Purification!
A purification package built for the homeowner! The TSM-1200 Whole House RO Water Purification Package Includes Advanced Pretreatment Equipment
For A 1-6 Person Home:
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Typical Delivery 7-14 Business Days
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1-6 Person Household / 1-3 Bathrooms/ Whole Home RO System With Advanced Pretreatment Protection
The Leader In Whole House Water Purification!
A purification package built for the homeowner! The TSM-1200 Whole House RO Water Purification Package Includes Advanced Pretreatment Equipment
For A 1-6 Person Home:
- Custom-Built Based on Your Water Chemistry
- Includes The RainDancePRO Custom Water Softener With Pretreatment Lock-Out - Designed To Soften Hard Water & Remove Iron, Manganese, Rust, & Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
- Includes Attached Dual Chlorine, VOC's, Pesticide, Sediment & Dirt Pre-Filtration
- 1200gpd Stainless Steel Reverse Osmosis System - High 1:1 Recovery Ratio - Treats up to 2,500ppm TDS - Color-Coded RO Tubing Included!
- Electronic Automated RO Control Panel
- Post Remineralizer - Low pH Corrosion Prevention - Protects Copper Plumbing!
- Includes FREE Float and Float Switch For Your Water Storage Tank - The Float Switch Shuts Off The RO System When Your Tank Is Full.
- TDS Water Quality Monitor
- NEW! FREE Water Totalizing Meter
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
Find all the details and specifications for this package on the page below!
Typical Delivery 7-14 Business Days
This package includes free shipping within the continental US
June 2019 Only - Save $300.00 Instantly
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TSM-1500 Whole House RO Package
RainDance 1500 gallon per day whole house RO Package
1-8 Person Household / 1-4 Bathrooms/ Whole Home RO System With Advanced Pretreatment Equipment
The Leader In Whole House Water Purification!
A purification package built for the homeowner! The RainDance TSM-1500 Whole House RO Water Purification With Pretreatment Package For A 1-8 Person Home:
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Typical Delivery 7-14 Business Days
This package includes free shipping within the continental US
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1-8 Person Household / 1-4 Bathrooms/ Whole Home RO System With Advanced Pretreatment Equipment
The Leader In Whole House Water Purification!
A purification package built for the homeowner! The RainDance TSM-1500 Whole House RO Water Purification With Pretreatment Package For A 1-8 Person Home:
- Custom-Built Based on Your Water Chemistry
- Includes The RainDancePRO Custom Water Softener With Pretreatment Lock-Out - Designed To Soften Hard Water & Remove Iron, Manganese, Rust, & Hydrogen Sulfide Gas
- Includes Attached Dual Chlorine, VOC's, Pesticide, Sediment & Dirt Pre-Filtration
- 1500gpd Stainless Steel Reverse Osmosis System - High 1:1 Recovery Ratio - Treats up to 2,500ppm TDS - Color-Coded RO Tubing Included!
- Electronic Automated RO Control Panel
- Post Remineralizer - Low pH Corrosion Prevention - Protects Copper Plumbing!
- Includes FREE Float and Float Switch For Your Water Storage Tank - The Float Switch Shuts Off The RO System When Your Tank Is Full.
- TDS Water Quality Monitor
- NEW! FREE Water Totalizing Meter
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
Find all the details and specifications for this package on the page below!
Typical Delivery 7-14 Business Days
This package includes free shipping within the continental US
June 2019 Only - Save $300.00 Instantly
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TV-2000 Whole House Brackish Water RO Package
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2000 Gallons Per Day / High Total Dissolved Solids Removal
The Leader In Whole House Brackish Water Purification!
Our TV-2000 Whole House Brackish RO Package is built for water chemistry high in salts, sodium, sulfates, chlorides, total dissolved solids up to 5,000ppm and more. Get the ultimate purification with this complete brackish water RO package:
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This package qualifies for free shipping within the continental US
2000 Gallons Per Day / High Total Dissolved Solids Removal
The Leader In Whole House Brackish Water Purification!
Our TV-2000 Whole House Brackish RO Package is built for water chemistry high in salts, sodium, sulfates, chlorides, total dissolved solids up to 5,000ppm and more. Get the ultimate purification with this complete brackish water RO package:
- Salt-Free Hard Water Antiscalant Pretreatment
- Attached Sediment Prefiltration
- 2000gpd Vertical Stainless Steel Frame Reverse Osmosis System
- Post pH Correction & Remineralizer
- Save Money! Use Your Own Storage Tank and We'll Include FREE Float and Float Switch - Or Choose From Our Selection Below
- 10gpm Repressurization Delivery Pump
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
- TDS Water Quality Monitor
- Lifetime Support & Water Testing
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This package qualifies for free shipping within the continental US
TV-4000 Whole House Brackish Water RO Package
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4000 Gallons Per Day / High Total Dissolved Solids Removal
The Leader In Whole House Brackish Water Purification!
Our TV-4000 Whole House Brackish RO Package is built for water chemistry high in salts, sodium, sulfates, chlorides, total dissolved solids up to 5,000ppm and more. Get the ultimate purification with this complete brackish water RO package:
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4000 Gallons Per Day / High Total Dissolved Solids Removal
The Leader In Whole House Brackish Water Purification!
Our TV-4000 Whole House Brackish RO Package is built for water chemistry high in salts, sodium, sulfates, chlorides, total dissolved solids up to 5,000ppm and more. Get the ultimate purification with this complete brackish water RO package:
- Salt-Free Hard Water Antiscalant Pretreatment
- Attached Sediment Prefiltration
- 4000gpd Vertical Stainless Steel Frame Reverse Osmosis System
- Post pH Correction & Remineralizer
- Save Money! Use Your Own Storage Tank and We'll Include FREE Float and Float Switch - Or Choose From Our Selection Below
- 10gpm Repressurization Delivery Pump
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
- TDS Water Quality Monitor
- Lifetime Support & Water Testing
Find all the details and specifications for this package on the page below!
This package qualifies for free shipping within the continental US
TV-6000 Whole House Brackish Water RO Package
Ask About Our Current Whole House Reverse Osmosis Rebates
6000 Gallons Per Day / High Total Dissolved Solids Removal
The Leader In Whole House Brackish Water Purification!
Our TV-6000 Whole House Brackish RO Package is built for water chemistry high in salts, sodium, sulfates, chlorides, total dissolved solids up to 5,000ppm and more. Get the ultimate purification with this complete brackish water RO package:
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This package qualifies for free shipping within the continental US
6000 Gallons Per Day / High Total Dissolved Solids Removal
The Leader In Whole House Brackish Water Purification!
Our TV-6000 Whole House Brackish RO Package is built for water chemistry high in salts, sodium, sulfates, chlorides, total dissolved solids up to 5,000ppm and more. Get the ultimate purification with this complete brackish water RO package:
- Salt-Free Hard Water Antiscalant Pretreatment
- Attached Sediment Prefiltration
- 6000gpd Vertical Stainless Steel Frame Reverse Osmosis System
- Post pH Correction & Remineralizer
- Save Money! Use Your Own Storage Tank and We'll Include FREE Float and Float Switch - Or Choose From Our Selection Below
- 10gpm Repressurization Delivery Pump
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
- TDS Water Quality Monitor
- Lifetime Support & Water Testing
Find all the details and specifications for this package on the page below!
This package qualifies for free shipping within the continental US
Whole House Nano-Purification Systems Selection Guide
Deluxe TVCN-1500P Whole House Nanofiltration Package
1-8 Person Household / 1-4 Bathrooms/ Whole Home Nano-Filtration System
The Leader In Whole House Nano-Filtration Water Purification!
Our Most Streamline Whole House Nano Membrane Softening and Filtration for Well Water, City Water, and Surface Water Sources
RainDance Water Systems Deluxe Whole House Nano Package includes:
Not all components shown. Appearances may vary. Details found below
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The Leader In Whole House Nano-Filtration Water Purification!
Our Most Streamline Whole House Nano Membrane Softening and Filtration for Well Water, City Water, and Surface Water Sources
RainDance Water Systems Deluxe Whole House Nano Package includes:
- Custom-Built Based on Your Water Chemistry
- Easy Maintenance
- Premium 1500gpd Nano-Membrane Water Purification System
- Integrated Membrane Flush Valve, TDS Water Quality Monitor, Float Switch & Float for Storage Tank
- Attached Dual Chlorine, VOC's, Pesticide, Sediment & Dirt Pre-Filtration Designed For Both Well Water & City Water
- Post Remineralizer - Low pH Corrosion Prevention - Protects Copper plumbing.
- NEW! FREE Water Totalizing Meter
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
Not all components shown. Appearances may vary. Details found below
Free Shipping Within The Continental US
Deluxe TVCN-3000P Whole House Nanofiltration Package
High Capacity 3000gpd Nano-Filtration System
1-10 Person Household / 1-5 Bathrooms/ Large Home Whole House Nano-Filtration Equipment/High Volume Water Usage
The Leader In Whole House Nano-Filtration Water Purification!
Our Most Streamline Whole House Nano Membrane Softening and Filtration for Well Water, City Water, and Surface Water Sources
RainDance Water Systems Deluxe Whole House Nano Package includes:
Not all components shown. Appearances may vary. Details found below
Free Shipping Within The Continental US
1-10 Person Household / 1-5 Bathrooms/ Large Home Whole House Nano-Filtration Equipment/High Volume Water Usage
The Leader In Whole House Nano-Filtration Water Purification!
Our Most Streamline Whole House Nano Membrane Softening and Filtration for Well Water, City Water, and Surface Water Sources
RainDance Water Systems Deluxe Whole House Nano Package includes:
- Custom-Built Based on Your Water Chemistry
- Easy Maintenance
- Premium 3000gpd Nano-Membrane Water Purification System
- Integrated Membrane Flush Valve, TDS Water Quality Monitor, Float Switch & Float for Storage Tank
- Attached Dual Chlorine, VOC's, Pesticide, Sediment & Dirt Pre-Filtration Designed For Both Well Water & City Water
- Post Remineralizer - Low pH Corrosion Prevention - Protects Copper plumbing.
- NEW! FREE Water Totalizing Meter
- Instructions & Diagrams Pre-Loaded On Flash Drive
Not all components shown. Appearances may vary. Details found below
Free Shipping Within The Continental US
Light Commercial TV-2000 NANO Water Filtration System
2000gpd Nano Filtration System: Whole House & Light Commercial Water Treatment
Free Shipping Within The Continental US
- For use on Well Water, City Treated Water, River and Rain Water
- Filters bacteria, viruses, giardia, cryptosporidium, cysts
- Reduces salt (TDS) Total Dissolved Solids
- Reduces heavy metals
- Reduces fluoride
- Reduces pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chlorine
- Reduces nitrates and sulfates
- Reduces color, tannins, and turbidity
- Softens hard water (Calcium/Magnesium) without the use of salt
Free Shipping Within The Continental US
Commercial TV-4000 NANO Water Filtration System
4000gpd Nano Filtration System: Whole House & Light Commercial Water Treatment
Free Shipping Within The Continental US
- For use on Well Water, City Treated Water, River and Rain Water
- Filters bacteria, viruses, giardia, cryptosporidium, cysts
- Reduces salt (TDS) Total Dissolved Solids
- Reduces heavy metals
- Reduces fluoride
- Reduces pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, chlorine
- Reduces nitrates and sulfates
- Reduces color, tannins, and turbidity
- Softens hard water (Calcium/Magnesium) without the use of salt
Free Shipping Within The Continental US
Please note: The contaminant listed above is intended for research and informational purposes only. It is not intended to suggest that the listed contaminant is present in your water supply. Only testing by an accredited lab can identify the presence of contaminants in your water supply.
