Will a water softener add salt to my drinking water?
Not at all. This blog will help you to better understand the amount of sodium/salt after adding a water softening system to your home. Read more.
There is only a minimal increase in sodium. Salt is essential to regenerate the resin inside the tank, and after regeneration the salt water is rinsed out through a drain line. The ion exchange process adds a small amount of sodium. The amount of sodium in one 8 oz. glass of softened water is less than the sodium in one slice of bread. The exact amount of sodium will vary depending on the hardness of your water.
There is only a minimal increase in sodium. Salt is essential to regenerate the resin inside the tank, and after regeneration the salt water is rinsed out through a drain line. The ion exchange process adds a small amount of sodium. The amount of sodium in one 8 oz. glass of softened water is less than the sodium in one slice of bread. The exact amount of sodium will vary depending on the hardness of your water.
