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Do You Have Acidic Water? Here’s How to Tell.

Acidic water is defined as having a 6.5 or lower pH level. Even without knowing the pH level, the blue-green stains that acidic water leaves behind will tell the story.

In addition to staining toilets, tubs, and more, acidic water leaches heavy metals from eroding pipes, thus allowing copper, zinc, and even lead to leach into your water supply. That can lead to health issues like nausea and vomiting. Extended consumption of copper-heavy water can cause more serious health complications like gallstones, kidney stones, neurological damage, and even kidney and liver failure.

There also are plumbing problems that result from acidic water, including copper pipe erosion. Hold onto your hats, but the cost to replace household plumbing is about 20% of your home’s value, so catching acidic water early on is the best defense against all the things that can be adversely affected, including your good health.

Messmer Mechanical, Your Water Treatment Specialists

Once we’ve determined your water supply is acidic, it’s time to act. The best way to get rid of acidic water and return your water to a neutral state is to have an acid neutralizer installed. An acid neutralizer system consists of a tank filled with calcium carbonate. As the acidic water passes through the bed of calcium, it safely and effectively corrects the pH level to neutral. Once neutral, your water will no longer dissolve copper from your pipes, damage fixtures and leave stains. An acid neutralizer typically requires a yearly checkup so professionals can replace the calcium carbonate.

An acid neutralizer is a simple way to fix potentially big problems. So, if you’re staring at blue-green water and the stains they leave behind, contact Messmer Mechanical today. We’ll test your water and identify whatever activity needs treatment. We’ll also provide you a free new system proposal, as appropriate.

We look forward to your call and the opportunity to provide you with the cleanest and safest home water possible.