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No. Water softeners do not eliminate inorganic minerals, but merely hold them in suspension in an ionized state. The method for softening water is to add 2 parts sodium which then extracts 1 part calcium and 1 part magnesium from the water supply. This results in softer water which is higher in sodium.
