In the water testing world, pH means acidity. It’s a way to describe water’s ability to dissolve or not dissolve metals. Low pH means that on a pH scale, your water fell below a neutral 7. The pH scale indicates degrees of acidity and alkalinity. Kind of like a thermometer. Any number BELOW 7 means the water is acidic. Read the full article…
Does low pH effect PEX Plumbing?
Low pH does not corrode PEX plumbing like it does copper piping. Although a house plumbed in PEX or PVC is a great benefit when your well water is acidic, don’t forget about the other components in your home. You still need to protect: Heating elements in your hot water heater, dishwasher, and boiler Read the full article…
Low pH – Acidic Water
What is pH? It stands for “potential of hydrogen”. But think of pH as a scale to measure whether your water is acidic or alkaline. The scale itself has a range of 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Anything below a 7 is considered acidic. Anything above a 7 is considered alkaline. In CT, Read the full article…
Water Turning Your Hair Green?
Some of us have had the unpleasant surprise of green hair. The main cause of green hair is from dissolved copper in your water. Just like the beautiful green patina of copper planters in your garden, the copper in your water binds to your hair and turns it green. If you have blonde hair, it Read the full article…
Acidic Well Water in CT
In Connecticut, acidic water is very common. It means your water has a low pH. Why is my water acidic? The process on how your well water becomes acidic is very complex. The short version is that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolves into water and makes carbonic acid. Acid rain then falls to the Read the full article…