You’ve heard the terms “pH balance” and “pH levels” a million times, no doubt, but have you ever stopped to consider what those terms mean? Simply this: your body’s sewer repair wayland  pH balance (also known as acid-base balance), is the level of acids and bases in your blood at which your body functions best.

For optimum health, make it your goal to maintain a pH level between 7.35 to 7.45. Anything lower and you’re likely to retain too much acid which can lead to thinner bones, weaker muscle mass, and other problems.

Conversely, higher-than-normal pH levels can cause a build-up of alkaline which impairs our ability to become hydrated.  It can also lead to muscle cramping, blurry vision, and irregular heart rhythm.

In other words, we need balance.

The same applies to your home drinking water. It needs to maintain a healthy balance between acidity and alkalinity.

If you have city water, chances are your water is right where it needs to be.  Well water, on the other hand, is often overly acidic.  That’s the result of dissolved carbon dioxide from rainwater entering your well water supply.

Acidic water not only impacts taste and quality, it can harm your plumbing fixtures. In fact, acidic water can cause pipes, plumbing fixtures, heating elements, and water heaters to corrode prematurely.

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

1. Metallic taste to water.
2. Low water pressure.
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 pipe deterioration.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms at home, contact PC Plumbing, Heating, AC & Remodeling today for a home water analysis to determine exactly what the water quality issue might be. Once that’s established, we’ll recommend the right water treatment solution for your home, one that will assure you of the highest quality water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking.