Science · 5 min read

How to Read Your Water Test Report: TDS, pH, ORP and ATP

Every Ozone Wash™ clean includes a before/after water test across 6 parameters. Here's what each one actually measures, in plain terms, using real results from an independent NABL-accredited lab report as examples.

ParameterWhat it measuresWhat a good result looks like
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)The total concentration of dissolved minerals, salts, and organic matter in the water.Lower is better for taste and clarity. One real report showed 746 mg/L before treatment, down to 96 mg/L after, well within the BIS limit of 500 mg/L.
TurbidityHow cloudy the water is, a direct visual indicator of suspended particles.Under 1 NTU is excellent. The same report showed 4.2 NTU before, dropping to under 1.0 NTU after.
pHHow acidic or alkaline the water is.Ideally between 6.5–8.5, outside this range can indicate contamination or plumbing issues.
ORP (Oxidation-Reduction Potential)A real-time measure of the water's disinfecting power, how effectively it can neutralize contaminants.A higher ORP reading during treatment confirms the ozone disinfection is actively working, in real time, not just assumed.
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)A biological cleanliness measurement, ATP is present in all living cells, so an ATP reading tells you how much microbial activity remains on a tested surface.Lower readings (measured in RLU, relative light units) mean less biological contamination remaining.
Electrical ConductivityHow well the water conducts electricity, correlates closely with dissolved salt/mineral content.The same report showed 1129 µS/cm before, down to 173 µS/cm after, an 85% reduction.

Why we test twice, not once

A single "after" reading tells you the final number, but a before/after pair tells you the actual improvement, which is the number that proves the clean did something, rather than just asserting it did. This is why every certificate shows both.

Hygiene you can see.
Health you can feel.