Is it safe to cook with softened water?
                                
                                
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                                According to the EPA, drinking softened water is generally safe as long as it contains less than 500ppm of total dissolved solids. This leads many to question: is it safe to cook with softened water? For most healthy individuals, the answer is yes, but there are important considerations regarding sodium content and effects on food.