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Do I need to leave a supply of unsoftened water for drinking?

April 26, 2017drinking leave supply unsoftened water

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Do I need to leave a supply of unsoftened water for drinking?

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Fitment of separate hard water drinking tap is not required by regulation, except in exceptionally hard water areas (above 400mg/l) where the sodium content of the treated water (increased due to the softening process) exceeds the level laid down in the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000. Fitting a separate drinking water tap is currently recommended by the UK Dept of Health, WRAS and the UKWTA. Having a supply of unsoftened water is particularly important for anyone on a sodium-restricted diet or families with young babies.