


Know that having some dirt in your brine tank is perfectly fine, and that water softeners are designed to filter out the dirt before it goes into your water supply. Also, dirt or grime can be present in the water itself before it is filtered. Water softener salt, though over 99 percent pure, does have some impurities because it is harvested naturally. It can look gray, or foamy and this is probably making you cringe, but the good thing is that it’s completely normal.įirst of all, it’s important to understand where the dirt in your brine tank comes from. If you own or operate a water softener, you might notice a layer of dirt or grime that builds up around the insides of the tank.
