Using this fact sheet Interpreting Drinking Water Quality Results

It is calculated using values from pH alkalinity

Commonly Found Substances in Drinking Water

Alkalinity is not detrimental to humans. Moderately alkaline water (less than 350 mg/l) in combination with hardness

Interpreting Drinking Water Test Results

Only analysis by a certified laboratory can determine if the water is free of harmful contaminants. This publication provides information about how to interpret 

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High pH (greater than 10) can cause hair damage. High and low pH can cause corrosion which may cause more harmful contaminants to enter groundwater. Alkalinity 

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can represent a significant health threat. Tests to Determine Overall Water Quality. ALKALINITY. Measurement needed to determine corrosivity. CHLORIDE. High 

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2.1 Regulatory Actions to Control Lead and Copper in Drinking Water . capacity alkalinity

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Alkalinity is reported in milligrams per liter of calcium carbonate. Groundwater can be acidic or alkaline in pH depending on several factors. Rainfall is 

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bottled water even though bottled water is often higher in price than gasoline. Private well owners also need to provide safe drinking water for.

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[PDF] Commonly Found Substances in Drinking Water

Alkalinity is not detrimental to humans Moderately alkaline water (less than 350 mg/l) in combination with hardness forms a layer of calcium or magnesium 

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much greater than total hardness it may indicate that your water has passed through a water softener If alkalinity is much less than total hardness it may

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High pH (greater than 10) can cause hair damage High and low pH can cause corrosion which may cause more harmful contaminants to enter groundwater Alkalinity 

[PDF] pH in Drinking-water - World Health Organization (WHO)

Natural waters can be of lower pH as a result of for example acid rain or higher pH in limestone areas 2 ANALYTICAL METHODS The pH of an aqueous sample is 

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While there are no health concerns associated with drinking hard water High alkalinity water (greater than 150 mg/L) may contribute to scaling

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Drinking water with a high TDS content may indicate high levels of substances that pose a health concern such as aluminum arsenic copper lead and nitrate

[PDF] pH and Alkalinity - College of the Environment and Life Sciences

The pH of drinking water generally is not a health concern However acidic water can leach metals from plumbing systems which can cause health problems For 

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Drinking water with a pH level above 8 5 indicates that a high level of alkalinity minerals are present High alkalinity does not pose a health risk 

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If alkalinity is much lower than total hardness test for chloride nitrate and sulfate The lower the alkalinity the more likely water is to be corrosive

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Drinking water with a pH level of above 8 5 indicates that a high level of alkalinity minerals are present High alkalinity does not pose a health risk 

• Is high alkalinity bad for drinking water?

  High alkalinity water (greater than 150 mg/L) may contribute to scaling. Acceptable results: This is a test for overall water quality. There are no health concerns related to alkalinity.

• Is high alkalinity safe?

  If your pool water is too alkaline, it can cause scaling on your pool's surface and plumbing equipment, and can cloud the pool water. In addition, both high acidity and high alkalinity will alter the effectiveness of your chlorine, which will clearly disrupt your pool's disinfecting processes.
• Although alkaline water is generally considered safe to drink, there isn't any evidence to suggest it has health benefits. If you do decide to give alkaline water a try, here are a few tips: Once metabolized, it produces alkaline byproducts that make urine more alkaline.