Think of TDS as the leftover bits from a rock party. Water runs over minerals like calcium, magnesium, and salt. It also picks up tiny amounts of metals or even organic gunk. These are the "solids" that dissolve completely—you can’t see them, but they’re there. Every single drop has a story.
Low TDS means the water is nearly pure, like a blank canvas. High TDS? That’s like chunky soup for your taste buds. Fun fact: Some fancy bottled waters brag about high TDS for "mineral flavor." But your tap water? It might just be a salty rock parade.
