How Much Sodium or Potassium is Added to Softened Water?

AMOUNT OF SODIUM / POTASSIUM ADDED PER GALLON

Initial Water Hardness		Sodium Added	Potassium Added
GPG	PPM	Milligrams/gallon	Milligrams/gallon
10	85.5	298 mg	506 mg
20	256.5	596 mg	1012 mg
30	427.5	894 mg	1518 mg
40	598.5	1,191 mg	2024 mg

AMOUNT OF SODIUM / POTASSIUM IN FOOD

Food	Serving Size	Sodium	Potassium
Banana	1 medium		451 mg
Bread	2 slices	300 mg
Soda	12 oz	35 mg
Milk	8 oz	120 mg	271 mg
Tomato	1 medium		273 mg

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