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Download Solution PDFThe maximum permissible limit of total dissolved solids (TDS) in drinking water in the absence of an alternate source as per IS 10500-2012 is:
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- The desirable drinking water standard for total dissolved solids is 500 mg/l.
- If there are no alternate sources of water available then the permissible limit is increased to 2000 mg/l.
- Dissolved solids are organic/inorganic compounds such as salts, and heavy metals etc.
- They cause health hazards like cancer due to the presence of heavy metals like arsenic etc.
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