Potassium in Water

Potassium (K+) is an alkaline metal closely related to sodium, and it is found dissolved in seawater, and as part of many other minerals. It is seldom that one sees it analyzed separately on a water analysis. Potassium in water is not a major component in public or industrial water supplies. Potassium is, however, essential in a well balanced diet and can be found in fruits such as bananas. Large amounts of Potassium in water may be detected by taste. Depending on the levels of potassium in the water it produces one of three taste sensations. Dilute solutions of potassium in drinking water taste sweet (examples of small amount of potassium in drinks include milk and juices). Higher levels of potassium in water become increasingly bitter and alkaline to the taste. The highest levels of potassium in drinking water are salty to the taste.
 
Potassium Water Treatment - Potassium can be removed from water by a cation exchange resin, usually in the form of a softener. It can also be reduced by 94 - 97% utilizing Electrodialysis or reverse osmosis system as a potassium water treatment solution.