Water quality in Aurangabad
Where 1235 mg/L sits
Your area reads Severe. BIS rates water up to 500 mg/L as acceptable and 150–300 mg/L as ideal for taste and health.
What an RO purifier changes
Aurangabad tap today
~1235mg/L
After RO purification
~62–124mg/L
An RO membrane typically removes 90–95% of dissolved solids, bringing water into the ideal drinking band. Boon purifiers remineralise after RO so the water isn’t stripped flat.
What this means for you in Aurangabad
Taste
Often salty or bitter, with a heavy mineral aftertaste.
Health
Well above safe limits — long-term use is not advisable without purification.
Appliances
Promotes scaling (white deposits) on taps, geysers, kettles and RO membranes.
What to use
A reverse-osmosis (RO) purifier is the right fit here.
Other parameters that matter
| Parameter | BIS limit | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriological (E. coli / coliform) | Nil in any 100 ml | Causes stomach infections; needs UV or boiling. |
| Fluoride | 1.0 mg/L (max 1.5) | Excess causes dental & skeletal fluorosis. |
| Arsenic | 0.01 mg/L | Toxic; long-term exposure is carcinogenic. |
| Nitrate | 45 mg/L | Risky for infants (blue-baby syndrome). |
| Iron | 0.3 mg/L | Metallic taste, staining of fixtures & clothes. |
| Total hardness | 200 mg/L (max 600) | Scaling on taps, geysers & appliances. |
Regional watch
Government groundwater surveys have flagged elevated nitrate in parts of Maharashtra. If you draw borewell water, get these tested specifically.
Microbiological note
Bacterial safety (E. coli/coliform) is not part of chemical groundwater monitoring, so it needs a lab test of your own tap, and varies with pipe leaks and monsoon. UV purification (built into Boon purifiers) inactivates bacteria and viruses; RO removes the dissolved contaminants above.
Why is TDS like this in Aurangabad?
Most Indian cities draw heavily on groundwater, which dissolves minerals and salts from the soil and rock it sits in. Over-extraction, ageing pipes and local geology push dissolved solids (TDS), hardness and sometimes fluoride, nitrate or arsenic above safe limits. City taps often blend treated municipal supply with borewell water, so two buildings on the same street can read very differently — and levels shift with the seasons, usually peaking just before the monsoon. The figure above is an indicative area reading from government monitoring, so your own tap can differ; testing it twice a year is a good habit.
Read our full guide to TDS & how to reduce it ›How Aurangabad compares
Among the cities we map, Aurangabad has the 4th highest average groundwater TDS — about 2.5× the BIS acceptable limit of 500 mg/L, against a median of 673 mg/L across those cities.
Individual monitoring points around Aurangabad range from 767 to 1781 mg/L. An average hides that spread, so your own borewell or municipal line can read well above or below 1235 mg/L — one more reason to test your actual supply.
Elsewhere in Maharashtra, Nashik averages ~800 mg/L, Mumbai ~719 mg/L, Nagpur ~622 mg/L and Pune ~592 mg/L.
06 · Best fit for Aurangabad
Boon Tall
from ₹49,000
TDS here averages ~1235 mg/L, above the BIS limit of 500, so a reverse-osmosis (RO) purifier like Boon Tall is recommended.
Aurangabad water — questions
What is the TDS of water in Aurangabad?
Groundwater near Aurangabad has an average TDS of about 1235 mg/L, above the BIS acceptable limit of 500 mg/L, based on government monitoring data (CGWB Aurangabad urban-cluster GW quality study (measured TDS) + NHS 2022-23, 2023). Levels range roughly 767 to 1781 mg/L across nearby monitoring points.
Is tap water safe to drink in Aurangabad?
With TDS around 1235 mg/L (above the BIS limit of 500), water in Aurangabad is generally not ideal for direct drinking, so an RO purifier is recommended. Always test your own supply.
Do I need an RO water purifier in Aurangabad?
Yes. High TDS or hardness in Aurangabad means reverse osmosis (RO) is the appropriate technology to bring water within safe, palatable limits.
Reports for other cities
Data sources
- CGWB Aurangabad urban-cluster GW quality study (measured TDS) + NHS 2022-23
- CGWB National Groundwater Quality 2018-2021 (EC-derived TDS)
- CGWB Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2024 (2023 monitoring)
- CGWB district groundwater brochures & state reports (2013-2024)
Primary datasets: Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and India-WRIS, Government of India; limits per BIS IS 10500.
Disclaimer: Figures are indicative area estimates from government groundwater monitoring nearest to this location and may differ from your exact tap or municipal supply. They are not a substitute for a lab test of your own water. This page is general information, not medical advice, and any product suggestion is general guidance based on typical area readings, not a diagnosis of your supply. For health concerns, consult a qualified professional.