Many things can affect the way your water taste. But what causes water to taste sweet, and should you be concerned?
Your water-tasting sweetness may be a result of your plumbing. Pipes can affect how sweet or salty your water tastes. Flushing your pipes or letting the water run longer can help clear your water of sweet tastes and odors. If flushing fails and you suspect plumbing is the cause, contact your local testing lab to diagnose the issue.
The other reasons could be your water’s source and concentration of naturally occurring minerals. For example, a higher calcium count can give varying water tastes, including sweetness. An imbalance in your water’s pH or alkaline pH can also cause.
What you recently consumed can also cause your water to have a sweet aftertaste. So naturally, your saliva produces chemicals that trigger a sweet-tasting sensation at something sour. And since water is neutral, if you take a drink after eating something sour, it will naturally pick up on that recent sweet flavor.
However, it is worth noting your body could be the problem — you can’t differentiate between taste and odor. This is so because your body can sometimes confuse the senses of smell and taste.
Is that sweet taste a cause for concern?
While you shouldn’t be worried in most cases if water always tastes sweet, there are specific medical conditions you need to evaluate. Here are some possibilities which can cause a persistent sweet flavor:
- Neurological conditions
- Diabetes
- Infections
- Low-carb dieting
- Lung Cancer
- Ketoacidosis
- Pregnancy
- Medications
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Please consider seeing your doctor if you are concerned about your health. Unfortunately, I’m not qualified to advise on matters concerning your health!
Is it a sweet taste in the mouth because I have diabetes?
As we have seen above, diabetes is one of the possibilities for a sweet flavor in the mouth. But why? Diabetes affects insulin, which helps control blood sugar levels. If it impedes insulin production – then sugar levels rise in the bloodstream. This is why diabetic patients might have a sugary feel always.
Diabetes may also cause Ketoacidosis, a serious medical complication that should not be taken lightly. The outcome is the consumption of fats by the body leaving behind sugars. This results in an excess buildup of Ketones – an acid. A common sign of excess ketones is a sweet fruity smell and taste in your mouth (or later).
Why does water taste sweet when sick?
Even simple infections, such as flu, sinus infection, or cold, may cause the saliva to have more glucose. Glucose is a type of sugar that may cause a sweet taste in the mouth. If this is the case, the taste will disappear after treatment.
Tips for improving your drinking water
If that taste of your water concerns you, here is what you can do to improve the taste of water:
- Clean the pipes and other valves, which might be the source of added unwanted minerals in your water.
- Try aeration and activated carbon filtration to eliminate undesirable taste and odor from regular tap water.
- Go for chlorination once in 3 to 4 months.
- Bring a filtered water cooler which will help neutralize sweetness. It can also improve the overall quality of your household drinking water.
- If you want healthier water, add alkaline minerals to adjust the pH.
- Air injections are also an alternative for removing Manganese, Iron, and Sulfur. It is a bit pricier, but it is for the liquid of life. So, every dollar spent is an investment in yourself and your family.
Conclusion
That sweet water shouldn’t give you sleepless nights. Chances are it is nothing major. However, if it concerns you, try the above techniques and if none works, then consider consulting your doctor, as this could be a sign you have a medical condition.
Jay
Jay is a health and wellness enthusiast with expertise in water quality and nutrition. As a knowledgeable advocate for holistic well-being, Jay successfully manages Type 2 Diabetes through informed lifestyle choices. Committed to sharing reliable and authoritative insights, Jay combines firsthand experience with a passion for enhancing health."
