Vegetable Washwaters Pose Serious Health Risks, Clog Plumbing and Irrigation Systems
The article discusses water quality parameters for vegetable washwaters. Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and Turbidity are used to measure water clarity. TSS measures solid particles larger than 1-1.2 microns, while TDS measures smaller particles. Turbidity measures solid load in water. Vegetable washwaters often have high TSS and turbidity due to soil from washed vegetables. High solids in water can cause clogs, reduce clarity, and harm aquatic systems.