Sodium and the City of Yuma Water
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The City of Yuma drinking water contains about 120 milligrams/liter of sodium.
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10/27/2008The City of Yuma drinking water contains about 120 milligrams/liter of sodium. A milligram (mg) per liter (L) is the same as one part in a million parts. If you consume the recommended two liters of water per day, you will consume 10% of the recommended daily allowance of sodium (2400 mg) according to the FDA.
If sodium concerns you, consult the food label. A food source can be labeled “very low sodium” if it contains 40 mg or less per serving. The following are a few examples of sodium quantities per serving in common foods:
| Sodium Quantities Of Common Foods | |
|---|---|
| Canned Green Beans | 400 mg per 1/4 can |
| Grape Nuts Cereal | 170 mg per 1/4 cup |
| Grape Nuts Cereal with ½ cup skim milk | 230 mg |
| Spaghetti Sauce (Progresso with meat) | 660 mg per 1/2cup |
| Mayonnaise (reduced fat) | 105 mg per 1 tbsp. |
| Diet Coke | 40 mg per 12 oz. |
| City Water | 40 mg per 12 oz. |
A cost comparison will show that the above items range in cost per serving from 5 to 50 cents. A vending machine soft drink will most likely cost you 50 cents. A gallon of City water costs less than a penny. City Water - low sodium and a great buy!
