Saline water contains significant amounts of dissolved solids.
Parameters for saline water:
- Fresh water - Less than 1,000 parts per million (ppm)
- Slightly saline water - From 1,000 ppm to 3,000 ppm
- Moderatly saline water - From 3,000 ppm to 10,000 ppm
- Highly saline water - From 10,000 ppm to 35,000 ppm