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Sodium in tap water

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by scottward, Oct 12, 2016.

  1. scottward

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    Guys, my water company states:


    "Drinking water also contains sodium. While the contribution of drinking water to dietary sodium intake is usually very low, persons on a very low sodium diet should be aware that Unitywater’s drinking water typically contains between 20 and 50 milligrams (0.02 to 0.05 grams) of sodium per litre of water. "


    This is 20-50ppm isn't it?


    Seems high?


    Scott
     
    #1 scottward, Oct 12, 2016
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    Yep, 20-50 ppm. Mine comes with 29ppm. Not sure if that's s problem, but there are some things I have that I just can't get to grow quite right -- Alternathera Reineckii, I'm looking at YOU!
     
    #2 Christophe, Oct 13, 2016
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    I'm not sure if this range is good or bad. KH and other salts, ferts etc come into play.
     
    #3 Tom Barr, Oct 13, 2016
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    Low kh is best I think?
     
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