Water Filtration - TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)

GE Appliances offers many types of water filtration systems and refrigerator water filters. Filters used in water filtration systems as well as refrigerator water filters will have a performance data sheet available for the filter. The performance data sheet lists the chemicals or substances as well as the percentage removed by the filter.

Understanding Total Dissolved Solids and Removal from Water

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is the measure of the combined content of all organic and inorganic substances (minerals) that are dissolved in water. Our Reverse Osmosis systems can operate on water supplies with a Maximum Feed Water TDS of 2,000 PPM and can remove 75-92% of TDS.

Other GE Appliance filters, including all refrigerator filters, are not rated for TDS reduction. They are not capable of removing a significant amount of the overall dissolved solids, except in the cases of specific contaminants such as lead and mercury. The TDS removal process usually requires a Reverse Osmosis system or a specialty filter to remove the dissolved minerals.

Note: TDS does include calcium.

Additional Support

For assistance with GE Appliances water filtration systems or the need for a repair, you can contact the Innovations Team (formerly the SmartWater Team) directly at 1-800-952-5039 (option 1) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday.