“How Do I Know if I Have Acidic Water?”

In order to maintain optimum health, our bodies need to maintain a certain pH level – as close to 7.364 as possible. Anything lower, and our bodies absorb and retain too much acid which, if not properly addressed, can lead to thinner bones, weaker muscle mass, and other physical problems.

Conversely, higher pH levels in our body can lead to a build-up of alkaline, which can impair our ability to become hydrated and lead to muscle cramping, blurry vision, irregular heart rhythm, and more.

In other words, one key to good health is maintaining a proper pH balance in your home water supply.

If you have city water, your water quality is probably fine, at least where acidity or alkaline content are concerned. Well water, on the other hand, is prone to low pH levels, meaning it’s very often overly acidic due to dissolved carbon dioxide in rain water. That, in turn, allows carbonic acid to form. As rain water soaks into the ground, it ends up in your well water and lowers the pH level.

Acidity in water not only impacts the taste and quality of your drinking water, it can cause pipes, plumbing fixtures, heating elements, and hot water heaters to corrode prematurely.

How do you know if your home’ water is acidic? Here are five signs to look for:

1. Metallic taste to water.
2. Low water pressure or slow flow.
3. Red stains on sinks and bathtubs if you have copper or brass plumbing fixtures.
4. Blue stains on sinks or bathtubs if you have steel fixtures.
5. Premature deterioration of pipes.

If you recognize any of these symptoms, one call to Your 1 Plumber will have you on your way to a purified home water supply. We’ll test if for signs of too much acid along with other known contaminants and then recommend, as appropriate, the one water treatment solution best suited to your home, family, and budget. Contact us today for more information and answers to all your questions about how to obtain and maintain high quality water for your home and family.