What Does pH Mean for Your Water?
pH, short for "Potential of Hydrogen," is a simple scale that shows if your water is acidic or alkaline.
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Most groundwater falls between pH 6 and 8.5.
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Acidic water (lower pH) can corrode pipes and fittings by dissolving metal ions, making it trickier to manage those metals.
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Alkaline water (higher pH) may cause scale buildup in your system.
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pH works hand-in-hand with other important elements in your water’s chemistry.
How Can You Balance pH?
You can adjust pH using special media that naturally corrects it or by adding safe chemicals.
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Different types of correction media are chosen based on how much pH adjustment your water needs.
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Regular upkeep is needed to keep the correction media working effectively.
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Balanced pH helps other minerals get filtered out more easily.
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Self-cleaning systems take care of themselves with daily maintenance cycles.
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For boiler systems, chemical dosing is common, but it needs to be done carefully to avoid problems.
