Salinity - Industry

Industry can de-ionize water to meet total dissolved solids (salinity) requirements. The cost of treatment is often the limiting factor.

Examples of Restrictions for Selected Designated Uses:

    Industry				TDS Limit(mg/l) 
 
Brewing - light beer			   500
Brewing - dark beer			  1,000
Canning/Freezing			   850
Boiler Feed Water			50 to 3,000 depending on pressure

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