PH
PH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of water. The PH scale ranges from 0 - 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is considered acidic, and above 7 is considered alkaline.
Most water in Maine is below 7 on the PH scale. Water that is either strongly acidic or alkaline is corrosive. This means it can dissolve toxic minerals from plumbing systems that can cause serious health concerns. Additionally, this dissolving of piping takes its toll on the plumbing system, requiring costly repair and/or replacement.
As acidic water flows through copper piping, it dissolves the copper, creating tell-tale blue or green staining on fixtures. It also dissolves lead from solder joints, creating another health concern.
Acidic water can also reduce the effectiveness of other water treatment systems. PH is very easy to test. If your water is found to be acidic, we can treat the water with an Acid Neutralizer.
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