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Understanding pH Neutralizer Water Systems

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06/01/2021

Acidic water can wreak havoc on a house’s plumbing and water-based equipment, resulting in leaks, corrosion, and significantly shortened appliance life. A pH neutralizer helps to combat these problems.

Understanding pH

A liquid’s pH rating measures its acidity or alkaline properties on a scale of 0 to 14. Low pH values are acidic, while high values are considered basic, or alkaline. Solutions with a pH of 7 are perfectly balanced between acidity and alkalinity and considered neutral. Pure water, for instance, has a pH very close to 7.

Pure water, of course, isn’t commonly found either in nature or municipal water supplies. Most surface water has a pH range of 6.5 to 8.5, while groundwater pH values range from 6 to 8.5. Water with a pH of 6.5 or less is acidic enough to cause household and health problems.

Effects of Acidic Water

Acidic water is corrosive, leaching heavy metals such as iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, and even lead from the surrounding environment. When acidic water corrodes plumbing, it can cause pinhole leaks and pipe failure long before the end of a pipe’s normal life cycle. The same corrosive qualities cause serious damage to dishwashers, washing machines, hot water heaters, and other water-based appliances.

Acidic water will cause green-blue stains on sinks and bathtubs and can stain laundry. You may notice drinking water has a metallic, sour taste, or that your water-specific appliances require frequent repair, maintenance, and replacement.

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