Water Report Sodium/Chloride to high?

[brybarrett]

I have been building my water from RO water from the store and recently decided to get my water tested from Ward Labs. I was surprised to see that my sodium and chloride levels were so high. Got me thinking if this was going to be a problem when brewing an IPA with moderate to high sulfate levels? I previous have been keeping these areas low and I am somewhat cautious to brew with the water as is or cut with RO water. Thoughts?

pH 7.9
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm 235
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.39
Cations / Anions, me/L / 3.9/3.9 ppm
Sodium, Na 65
Potassium, K 3
Calcium, Ca 11
Magnesium, Mg 6
Total Hardness, CaCO3 53
Nitrate, NO3-N 4.0 (SAFE )
Sulfate, SO4-S 5
Chloride, Cl 53
Carbonate, CO3 < 1.0 Bicarbonate, HCO3 112
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 92
Total Phosphorus, P 1.14
Total Iron, Fe < 0.01

 

[Yooper]

The sodium and chloride levels aren't high. The alkalinity is moderately high, so you may need some acid when you brew lighter colored beers.

 

[brybarrett]

thanks yooper!