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Total Dissolved Solids

Total dissolved solids (TDS) refers to the combined concentration of all inorganic and organic substances dissolved in water, including minerals, salts, metals, and ions. Research published in this journal examines TDS as a critical parameter for assessing water quality across diverse environmental contexts. Studies…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 30× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Total dissolved solids (TDS) refers to the combined concentration of all inorganic and organic substances dissolved in water, including minerals, salts, metals, and ions. Research published in this journal examines TDS as a critical parameter for assessing water quality across diverse environmental contexts. Studies have investigated TDS levels in Amazonian rivers affected by industrial activity in Brazil, where multivariate analysis techniques help characterize water chemistry in complex settings. Additional research has evaluated TDS in agricultural watersheds, specifically examining how land use practices influence wetland water quality in Uganda, and in drinking water sources across West African communities, including borehole water in Nigeria and public water supplies in Ghana. These investigations consistently measure TDS alongside other physicochemical parameters such as pH, conductivity, and specific ions to establish comprehensive water quality profiles. The journal has also published work on saline environments where elevated TDS creates selective pressure for halotolerant microorganisms. Monitoring TDS remains essential for environmental management because elevated concentrations can indicate pollution, affect aquatic ecosystems, and determine water suitability for drinking, irrigation, and industrial applications. The research reflects particular attention to water quality in developing regions where industrial development, agricultural intensification, and access to safe water sources intersect.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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