Treating Acidic Water

ACID WATER IN CONNECTICUT

Many people here in Connecticut have acidic drinking water in their homes and don't even realize it. This can lead to various issues, so testing your water regularly is vital to ensure it meets safe drinking standards.

ACIDIC WATER IS CORROSIVE AND CAN CAUSE:

  • Blue-green stains
  • Metallic-tasting water
  • Elevated levels of copper and lead
  • Corrosion to your pipes or damage to your plumbing
  • Pinhole leaks due to corrosion

Using an alkaline water scale, we can detect if your pH levels are too low. Call us for a free water test to determine the acidity level in your water, especially if you notice acidic water problems. Acidic water has a low pH below 7.0. Alkaline water has a high pH above 7.0. The Connecticut Department of Public Health recommends a pH between 6.4 and 10.

This problem is simple to solve with a water neutralizer. An acid neutralizer system for well water helps balance pH levels. As water passes through the minerals inside this home water treatment, it slowly dissolves the limestone, raising the pH.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ACIDIC WATER

Do I really need to treat low well water pH value?

  • Absolutely. Once you see blue-green stains, the damage to your pipes has begun.
  • You will eventually get leaks in your copper plumbing.
  • You CAN'T undo the damage, but you can prevent further wear.
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What do the pH numbers mean?

  • pH is measured on a scale from 0 to 14.
  • A pH of 7 is neutral.
  • pH is measured on a logarithmic scale.
  • There is a vast difference between a neutral 7 and an acidic 6.
  • Think of a pH of 7 as if you just ate one hamburger and are perfectly full.
  • A pH of 6.0 would be like eating 10 more hamburgers.
  • A pH of 5.0 is like eating 100 more hamburgers. There is a BIG difference!

Does a low pH add copper and lead to my water?

  • Yes, it can.
  • Acidic water can leach copper and lead from your pipes, solder, and fixtures.

How do I treat acidic water?

  • You call H2O Equipment Company, of course!
  • We can install a neutralizer system to “neutralize” the acidic water.

See our water neutralizer options or contact us today with any questions or concerns.