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Total suspended solids, sometimes called filterable solids, are typically larger particles found in water that will not pass through a .45 µm (micron) pore-diameter filter. These solids can include silt, plankton, algae, and other organic materials. Low-levels of TSS in water, less than 20 parts per million (ppm or milligrams per liter), will appear clear. TSS levels between 20-40 ppm will appear cloudy, while concentrations greater than 150 ppm will usually appear dirty.
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High levels of TSS can create problems for water treatment facilities, as they can quickly clog up filters, reducing their efficiency. Water that contains more TSS also requires more chlorine to disinfect effectively.
References:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wb-npdes-TotalSuspendedSolids_247238_7.pdf
http://www.state.ky.us/nrepc/water/ramp/rmtss.htm
Weiner, Eugene R., Applications of Environmental Aquatic Chemistry: A Practical Guide, Second Edition, 103-104.
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