Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guideline Technical Document – Sodium

The aesthetic objective for sodium in drinking water is ≤200 mg/L. The taste of drinking water is generally considered offensive at sodium concentrations above the aesthetic objective. Sodium is not considered a toxic element; up to 5 g/day of sodium is consumed by normal adults.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:39 (UTC)
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title_fr Recommandations pour la qualité de l'eau potable au Canada : Document technique – Le sodium
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