Acidic water refers to water with a pH of less than 7 (1). The pH of water indicates how acidic or basic (alkaline) it is. This measure can range from 0 to 14, with a pH of 7 being neutral (2). While ...

First published: September 14, 2016.In Makoko area of Yaba, Lagos State, dwellers shower and defecate on the water from which they drink. VICTOR OGUNYINKA, curious about the effect of this on their ...

pH is the measure of hydrogen ions in water-based liquids. The pH scale shows the leaves of acidity and alkalinity of water and similar liquids. There are some important things to understand about the ...

The pH of water can vary depending on several factors, including the weather, but tap water typically has a pH of about 7.5. What is pH? You may have heard the word “pH” used to describe drinking ...

Dear Doctor: We've lived in our house for years -- and raised three boys on well water. All have been reasonably healthy. But I recently learned that the well water's pH is 8.5-plus. Should we be ...