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I have tested my home water it contains 1100 bacteria is it fit for drinking or not?
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In terms of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises against consuming water containing more than 500mg/liter, otherwise known as 500 parts per million (ppm) of TDS, although ideal drinking water should be under 50 ppm or lower. The average tap water which can be used for drinking purpose contains approximately 350 ppm of TDS although it is not uncommon for municipal or local water supplies to exceed this. If TDS levels exceed 1000mg/L, however, it is generally considered harmful to human health and should not be consumed.
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