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Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:51 pm
by sans
Ive been thinking of using rainwater collected from my roof, so im guessing thats okay? my roof is made with shingles
Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:11 pm
by Intheswamp
sans wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:51 pm
Ive been thinking of using rainwater collected from my roof, so im guessing thats okay? my roof is made with shingles
It might be ok. Different people have had different results. Different types of shingles produce different results. Let the first bit of water go to waste as it will have bird poop, windblown debris, asphalt oils, etc., in it. After a rinse period then start collecting. TDS meters are cheap and very handy tools to have on hand, especially if you're going to stick with carnivorous plants for any length of time. There are some experienced users on here that store and use rain water from their asphalt roofs...but, their roof isn't your roof. Your's is probably ok, but I would want to test its TDS.
Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:18 pm
by sans
alright thanks
Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:21 pm
by Andrew42x89
Source:
Drexel Hill, PA, USA
Aqua America Pennsylvania, Southeastern Division Service Area, Delaware County
Date:
1/29/2023
Measurement:
185 ppm @ 68°F
Meter:
Hofun
https://www.amazon.com/Hofun-Water-TDS- ... B0BJD9ZNJM
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Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:53 pm
by Intheswamp
I just received the 2022 annual water quality report from my rural water supplier. They have numerous wells scattered out and show TDS ranging from 176ppm to 446ppm. The area is roughly 25-60 miles south of Montgomery, AL, and sits over several limestone aquifers. I just tested my tap water with my trusty $15 meter and it's showing 336ppm.
Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 11:55 pm
by loma604
Vancouver BC
Real Canadian Superstore brand distilled water - 0 PPM
Kitchen faucet - 24 PPM
Outdoor hose bibb - 26 PPM
Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:02 am
by BumpyEvergreen
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA
Tap water room temp - 276 ppm
Tap water ~120 F - 506 ppm
water from reverse osmosis filter - 13 ppm
When I was fed formula the tap water gave me high concentrations of lead so BA beware, though this was roughly 19 years ago.
Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:17 am
by Intheswamp
Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:16 am
by BumpyEvergreen
Bahahaha!!! From what I have seen in my state I wouldn't put it past the water. I learned my lesson quickly that some people had well water or otherwise they had stagnant pipes. My neighborhood was built in the 50's so I know from experience that the water was questionable, not too long ago we had lead pipes in and out, though it came as a surprise that my neighbors still keep water bottles for that reason. I remember in another area my parents were taking a shower, and during the middle the water began to run orange!! This happened whenever they would do any work on the mains, but she immediately gave the workers a piece of her mind ha! I still remember her saying they could have picked any other time than the one everyone wakes up and showers!
Re: TDS (total dissolved solids) of Water in Various Locations
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:07 pm
by Intheswamp
Yeah, that water was....BAD!!!! More like somebody had squeezed the juice out of 4,399,484,207,210, 209,001 green persimmons and piped the juice through the pipes!!!!!!!
ETA: Just thinking about it makes me want to spit!!!