What is pH? The pH value of a water source is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. It is a measurement of the activity of the hydrogen atom which is a good representation of the acidity or alkalinity of the water. The pH scale, as shown below, ranges from 0 to 14, with 7.0 […]

What is TDS? TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids and represents the total concentration of dissolved substances in water. TDS is made up of inorganic salts, as well as a small amount of organic matter. Common inorganic salts that can be found in water include calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium, which are all cations, and […]