Because scaling is so common, and most natural water sources have neutral pH (from 6 to 9 SU), operators rarely need to consider the acidity.

The danger of more acidic water – when the pH is less than 6.5 – is that it can leach metals from the well and from the pipes that bring you water.

Our medical columnist breaks down the common claims about alkaline water and shares why the explosion of interest in recent years has been concerning.

Drinking alkaline water offers the same benefits as drinking "plain old water," according to a dietitian.

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Denver Water chemists this week will adjust the water supply delivered to 1.4 million residents, lowering the acidity, part of an effort to reduce the lead contamination from old pipelines that aff… ...

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Doctor supports knowing the pH of one's well water, more to protect against excessive acidity than high alkalinity.