Softened water has a salty taste at faucets after regeneration.

Safety: Avoid drinking water that tastes excessively salty until the issue is resolved.

Steps:

• Check settings: Verify the AquaClean brine dose and rinse times are set according to the manual for your model and hardness.
• Inspect drain line: Ensure the drain line is not restricted or kinked, which can reduce rinse flow.
• Run extra rinse: Manually advance the unit to a rinse cycle and allow it to rinse longer to flush excess salt.
• Adjust brine dose: Reduce the salt dose per regeneration if it is set higher than needed.

Persistent salty taste may indicate internal valve issues; consult a technician if basic adjustments do not help.