Introduction: Why TDS Matters More Than You Think Every time you turn on your tap, you're not just getting water, you're getting an invisible mix of minerals, salts, and dissolved particles that directly impact your health, taste preferences, and even your skin and hair quality. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is the metric that measures this hidden reality, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of water quality by Indian households. Here's the disconnect: Most p