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It also means food is properly digested in time for the next meal. In turn, it can help reduce the loss of appetite. Fluoride is sometimes added to drinking water in the UK to protect against tooth decay and to improve dental health. Who decides to add fluoride to drinking water The way we use water changes throughout the day. High water use for things like baths and showers means water pressure can be lower in the morning and evenings. Number of households Flushing is essentially cleaning the water network. We carry out flushing when we have been working in the area. This is to clear any pipework which may have been affected by this work. It is not unusual for you to have some discoloured water when this is happening. We advise that you run your downstairs cold tap and this should clear. Why do we flush? You will be connecting to the public water supply system. It is your responsibility to prevent damage and avoid contamination. Failure to do so may render you liable to prosecution under the Water Industry Act 1991 regulations.

Reduced iodine levels– Unlike sea salt, Himalayan pink salt doesn’t contain an iodine. Constantly using Himalayan salt and not eating dairy, seafood or table salt can lead to an iodine deficiency.Some people are more sensitive to the taste and smell of chlorine than others. The taste and smell can be reduced by leaving a jug of water (covered) in the fridge for a few hours before use to allow the chlorine to escape. Fluoride Due to its anti-inflammatory qualities, Himalayan salt can help reduce joint inflammation and also reduce any associated stiffness and pain.

Drinking sole water increases sodium, which can lead to lower stress levels. One study showed that elevated sodium levels in the body can inhibit stress hormones in stressful situations. The problem will normally be short-lived. Running the first mains-fed tap (usually the kitchen tap) for 30 minutes should help to resolve it by flushing it through. If it’s a widespread issue, we’ll flush the mains to help clear the problem from the network.

Depending on the type of salt used in your salt water, you may also be drinking some extra healthy minerals, but the minerals found in pink Himalayan salt are only present in trace amounts, which may not be enough to see any real health benefits. Meanwhile, children aged between 1 and 3 should eat no more than 2g a day; between 4 and 6 no more than 3g a day; between 7 and 10 no more than 5g a day and 11-years-old and over, no more than 6g a day.

Ion exchange salt softeners replace the calcium and magnesium minerals with sodium. The water passes through resin beads contained within the unit. The sodium ions on the resin are swapped with the calcium and magnesium ions in the water. Eventually, there are not enough sodium ions left and the resin needs to be regenerated. This is done by flushing the resin with a salt solution, which replenishes the sodium ions. This type of softener is relatively cheap to buy and operate, and easy to install. However, because they increase the level of sodium in the water, it is recommended that at least one tap in the property is supplied by unsoftened water for drinking and cooking purposes. Consider installing a domestic treatment device, like a water softener, water conditioner or scale inhibitor. Over time, a natural sediment similar to rust builds up in old, iron water mains and normally sits harmlessly in the bottom of pipes. However, if disturbed by increased flow (possibly due to a burst main) or flow reversal (to maintain supplies), this sediment can cause the water to discolour. Although not harmful to health, the appearance of the water is different to normal, and may not be palatable.

What is special about Himalayan salt?

Not all our customers want their water supply softened – therefore, consumers can make their own choice to install domestic treatment. We’ve mentioned this in the benefits above, but it’s worth mentioning again, as Himalayan salt baths are a popular thing, just as popular as Epsom salt baths! In the past, local health authorities could ask water companies to artificially fluoridate the water supply, but the companies could refuse. Legislation in 2008 gave the authorities the power to compel companies to fluoridate the water supply, after public consultation.