Water parameterPAR-000002
Conductivity
A solution’s ability to carry electric current, proportional to its dissolved ions. Measured continuously on RO feed and permeate as the fastest indicator of salt rejection.
Also known as: EC, Electrical conductivity
- Symbol
- EC
- Unit
- µS/cm
- Typical range
- about 53,000 µS/cm (seawater, 35 g/L); 50–800 µS/cm (drinking water)
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Version 1 · published 3 Nov 2026