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Does Tap Water Have Electrolytes?

Tap water can contain electrolytes, but usually in small amounts. According to a study published in the , a liter of tap water contained an average of 2-3% of the reference daily intake (RDI) for calcium, sodium, and magnesium, but there’s little to no potassium in an average liter of tap water.Ìý

However, there are instances where your water supply can contain an excessiveÌýamount of calcium and magnesium — also known as hard water. This type of waterÌýat home can present several problems for plumbing and appliances, from visibleÌýscale buildup to pipe corrosion.

A water softener is the best solution for reducing hardÌýwater. Water softening systems can reduce many minerals that can damageÌýyour plumbing and appliances. Our traditional softeners utilize the process of ionÌýexchange, which swaps calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions.

Does Filtered Water Have Electrolytes?

If you use a reverse osmosis system to filter your water, it’s possible your waterÌýsupply would have electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.ÌýFor example, the FreshPoint 5-Stage Undercounter Reverse Osmosis System canÌýeffectively reduce more than 99% of particles, dissolved salts, organic molecules,Ìýand bacteria from your drinking water.

How to Make Electrolyte Water

If you’re interested in making homemade electrolyte water, there are several waysÌýyou can do it. Here are three recipes you can try at home.

Recipe #1 (adapted from )

Ingredients

• ¼ cup of lemon juice
• ¼ cup of pomegranate juice
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 1½ cups of unsweetened coconut water
• 2 cups of filtered water

Steps

1. Put all ingredients into a bowl and whisk together.
2. Pour mixture into a pitcher.
3. Chill to your desired temperature and serve.

Recipe #2 (adapted from )

Ingredients

• 2 cups of filtered water
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ¼ teaspoon of real sea salt, Himalayan salt, or Celtic sea salt
• 2 teaspoons of raw honey

Steps

1. Put all ingredients in an appropriately sized container, such as a pint mason jar.
2. Shake or stir until all the ingredients dissolve.
3. Store and chill the mixture in your refrigerator for at least two hours.

Receipe #3 (adapted from )

Ingredients

• 2 cups of filtered water
• ½ cup of fresh or frozen strawberries
• ¼ cups of fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of raw honey
• â…› teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt

Steps

1. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Serve and drink immediately.