Why Water in the Bottom of Your Water Softener Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

Illustration of a water softener system with a water softener brine tank and two resin tanks. One tank is labeled "Regeneration process," and the other is "Water softener tank in service," showing flow directions.

Water in the bottom of your water softener’s brine tank can be normal, especially in wet brine systems where water is necessary for dissolving salt. Understanding the role of the brine tank and how it works can help you determine when water accumulation is typical and when it might indicate a problem.