Abstract

CHAVARRIA MARQUEZ, Esmila Yeime et al. Total dissolved solids in surface water for human consumption in San Juan de Pillo, Peru. Rev. Inv. Cs. Agro. y Vet. [online]. 2024, vol.8, n.24, pp.870-881.  Epub Sep 20, 2024. ISSN 2664-0902.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistaalfa.v8i24.310.

The monitoring of total dissolved solids (TDS) in water is crucial to ensure its quality, especially in sources intended for human consumption. This research focused on determining TDS concentrations in the water used by the community of San Juan de Pillo, Acraquia. A quantitative study was conducted with a field design, collecting samples from an irrigation canal during two periods in 2024: January, with higher flow, and April, with lower flow. Twelve samples were taken at three different times each week over four weeks. The results were analyzed using Student's "t" hypothesis test, revealing significant differences in TDS levels between the studied months. These findings underscore the need for continuous monitoring to ensure access to safe drinking water, as TDS concentrations do not meet the standards of Supreme Decree 004-2017 from the Ministry of Environment of Peru.

Keywords : Environmental standards; Monitoring; Surface water; Total dissolved solids (TDS); Water quality.

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