The Medical Officer of Health has instructed us to inform you of these test results and provide you with the following information:
- Any level of sodium above 20 mg/l must be reported to the Medical Officer of Health.
- A sample taken on January 05, 2026 revealed a sodium level of 9 mg/l, while the repeat sample taken on January 08, 2026 has shown a sodium level of 39.7 mg/l.
Based on the levels of sodium reported above, consuming the following amounts of water would add the following amounts of sodium to the diet:
- One litre of the water each day would add 39.7 mg of sodium
- Two litres of water would add 79.4 mg of sodium and
- Three litres of water would add 119.1 mg of sodium.
Hypertension Canada recommends that most people consider reducing sodium intake towards 2000 mg per day from eating and drinking. Individuals who have hypertension, chronic kidney disease or congestive heart failure may need to further restrict the daily intake of sodium to manage their condition.
If you are on a restricted sodium diet, it is recommended that you discuss the level of sodium in your residence with your health care provider to assess if an alternate water supply is recommended.
