what is acidic well water
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Low pH (below 7) means well water is acidic. This is not a
health concern, but over time, acidic well water can:
Corrode (wear away) household plumbing
Leach metals such as copper, lead, cadmium, and zinc from the
well pump and plumbing system. If these metals are present in
amounts higher than levels set by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, they can lead to health problems. See Tip Sheets
about copper (5) and lead (8) in well water . Change how systems to treat substances in drinking
water work. If your water has low pH (acidic), you may need
to adjust it to a more neutral range so other treatment systems
work as designed.
What causes pH in well water to be too low
(acidic)?
Nature. In Rhode Island, soil and bedrock are naturally acidic.
As groundwater passes through them it becomes acidic as well.
Remember, groundwater is the source of well water.
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