What is acidic water? Is it good for drinking? Is it safe for the body? Find out the pros and cons of this low-pH water in this article.
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In this article:
- What Is Acidic Water?
- What Are the Uses of Acidic Water?
- When Is Acidic Water Suitable for Drinking?
- Who Has Access to Acidic Water?
- How Do I Know If I Have Acidic Tap Water?
- Why Should I Care About the Kind of Water I Have Access To?
- Where Should I Go to Get My Tap Water Tested for Acidity and Alkalinity?
What Is Acidic Water? Your Questions Answered
What Is Acidic Water?
Acidic water has a pH reading below seven. If you have ever tasted metallic water, there is a good chance it was acidic.
Commonly, acidic water carries high levels of heavy metals — lead, copper, and iron, to be particular.
But, is acidic water bad for you?
It’s not exactly the best type of water to drink. Yet, it is important to note that despite the intimidating name, acidic water is not all bad (depending on where it comes from).
What Are the Uses of Acidic Water?
While you should not be drinking acidic water, it still has external uses in your home:
- Acidic water (from Tyent ionizers) is filtered and it complements the pH of the skin. Thus, it’s suitable for washing the face and showering.
- Filtered acidic water may be used as an antiseptic for cleaning wounds.
- Acidic water can also be used to clean kitchen counters and bathroom sinks.
- Clean acidic water can be used for gardening.
When Is Acidic Water Suitable for Drinking?
The answer is never. Because what does acidic water do to your body?
When you drink acidic water, you take in high levels of heavy metals like copper, lead, and iron. Too much of these in the body’s system may result in poisoning, which is just the short-term effect.
An acidic body is also more prone to diseases as a low pH weakens the immune system. In the long run, one may be at a higher risk for infection, cancer, cardiovascular problems, metabolic disorders, and other organ issues.
A study conducted in 2018 reported that high acidity in the body (via acidogenic diet) may impair the function of the kidneys and affect the acid-base balance in the body.
Who Has Access to Acidic Water?
Anyone with a running tap likely has access to acidic water. Acidic water is also in some of the food and drinks we consume.
For example, sparkling soda is acidic with its pH levels at around 3 to 4. Sugar and white bread can also be acidic.
Acidic bottled waters exist, too! A study done by the Journal of Dental Hygiene is one proof that there are plenty of bottled water products in the market with a low pH.
Water filtration systems can also produce acidic water. Tyent water ionizers, specifically, produce two outputs: alkaline water and acidic water.
Tyent alkaline water is the water ideal for drinking — free from contaminants and pumped with extra hydrogen molecules. Ideally, it has a pH of 9.5.
Acidic water from Tyent ionizers, on the other hand, has been filtered for external use on the skin, hair, and in the household. It has a low pH but without those pesky pollutants.
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How Do I Know If I Have Acidic Tap Water?
Here are some signs to watch out for when dealing with acidic tap water:
- Metallic taste
- Smell of chlorine
- Blue or green residue from iron or copper pipes
- Corrosion in metal pipes
The simplest way to test your water is by getting a litmus paper or pH paper testing kit to conduct the test at home. These kits generally have a color scale that will help you determine the pH levels of your water. Or, you can use pH drops from a pH test kit.
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Why Should I Care About the Kind of Water I Have Access To?
Like anything you put into your body, water handles a whole host of functions. This includes keeping the skin healthy, helping you stay hydrated, and aiding digestion, among many others.
Being aware of what is acidic water and what is not will go a long way. Knowing the type of water you are using or drinking will better help you decide how best to approach day to day activities, apart from keeping your family safe from illnesses brought about by contaminated water.
For example, you may want to bank on alkaline water to keep you hydrated during your workout and to wash the vegetables for your salad. And then, use clean acidic water for your beauty regimen — washing makeup off or concocting your own skin toner.
Acidic water works with plants as well. Hydroponic gardening is best paired with water with pH levels around 5.5 to 6.5 — but make sure you use clean water, one free from chemical waste, virus, and bacteria. Acidic water from a Tyent water ionizer has been filtered through Tyent’s dual filters, which remove over 200 contaminants.
Where Should I Go to Get My Tap Water Tested for Acidity and Alkalinity?
If you want detailed results, you may have to send your water samples to a laboratory.
Or, you can reach out to us at Tyent USA so we can professionally test your water for free! Then, our water quality associate will elaborate on the water report results we get for you.
To sum it all up, acidic water is not inherently harmful. It is the contaminants it could pick up that pose the risk.
Filtering out those organic and chemical compounds with a reliable water filtration system can aid in delivering safe cleaning water to your household. And no other brand does it better than Tyent USA!
Our high-quality client service and water ionizing products are trusted by American residential homes and businesses alike. And, alongside that, we are proud of our multiple certifications and lifetime guarantee.
Give us a call or leave us a message to give our cutting-edge products and services a try!
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cool info! thanks so much.
Hi, Howie. We’re glad to help.
I love your stuff. Been reading your site for a while just wanted to say I enjoy it. Honestly this is probably the most helpful thing I’ve read, thanks a lot.
Hi, Ross. Thank you for your comment. It’s a pleasure to be able to provide information and articles that you enjoy reading and learning from. You can read more about the negative effects of drinking acidic water (from some popular bottled water brands) here!
If I have acidic water I can just distill it to remove the chemicals you mention.
Hi, Stephen. Thanks for your comment. We want to point out the harmful health effects of relying on distilled water so our readers know what to avoid. It’s true that you get most of your essential minerals and nutrients from food. However, the good kind of water helps supplement those while hydrating your body. Since distilled water is lacking in mineral content, it won’t replenish minerals that you lose after sweating. Distilled water is thus especially dangerous to rely on if it’s the only kind of liquid you’re drinking, which is why it’s not a good choice for a water fast.
Even WHO advises against drinking distilled or demineralized water. The organization emphasized that the modern human diet may not be enough to give us all of the minerals and nutrients that we need, which is why it’s beneficial to drink mineral-rich water so that we can easily absorb these minerals. Distilled water could also mess with water distribution in your body and thus “may compromise the function of vital organs.” Additionally, you are putting yourself at risk of consuming toxic metals as this aggressive water more readily dissolves those in the places it’s stored in and passes through (ex. pipes, tanks).
If you have other questions about distillation and what you can do in place of it, please feel free to call our water experts at 855-893-6887.