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Sodium in Well Water: A Maryland Health Concern [1]
Sep 4, 2019
Elevated levels of sodium in well water are being reported across the state of Maryland, and for residents with high blood pressure, drinking the recommended daily amount of water could increase the...

Sodium in Your Well Water: A Health Concern [2]

Knowing the amount of sodium in your drinking water is important for your health, especially if you have high blood pressure. Sodium is an essential mineral for maintaining a healthy fluid balance and is important for brain function and muscle contractions, but consuming too much sodium can elevate...
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[1] https://extension.umd.edu/news/sodium-well-water-maryland-health-concern
[2] https://extension.umd.edu/learn/publications/sodium-your-well-water-health-concern
[3] https://extension.umd.edu/print/15394