Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning T

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total dissolved solids (TDS)

All of the dissolved solids in a water. TDS is measured on a sample of water that has passed through a very fine mesh filter to remove suspended solids. The water passing through the filter is evaporated and the residue represents the total dissolved solids. Also see specific conductance.