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<h2 id="what-tds-means">What TDS means</h2><p>The TDS meter included with every ZeroWater pitcher measures the total dissolved solids (TDS) in your water &#x2014; everything from minerals to metals and other impurities that are dissolved in it. The reading is shown in parts per million (ppm): the lower the number, the fewer dissolved solids are left in your water.</p><h2 id="why-this-matters">Why this matters</h2><p>Your TDS reading tells you exactly how well your filter is performing, and it&apos;s the easiest way to know when it&apos;s time for a replacement.</p><h2 id="more-information">More information</h2><p>For a full explanation of TDS and why ZeroWater removes it, see <a href="/en-GB/What-are-Total-Dissolved-Solids-TDS-7747337">What are Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)?</a>. To find out when to replace your filter based on your reading, see <a href="/en-GB/When-should-I-replace-my-ZeroWater-filter-7747319">When should I replace my ZeroWater filter?</a>.</p>

The TDS meter included with your pitcher measures total dissolved solids in ppm — here's what that means.

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What does the TDS meter measure?Updated 2 months ago

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