[Greenbuilding] Acidic Water

[George J. Nesbitt]

How does a whole house water filter change the PH?
or what kinds of filters change the PH of water?
Is acidic water different than hard water?
I have been wondering what the difference is.
Please explain.


Debra Lombard wrote:

>if your water is acidic you should get a whole house water filter. It will 
>then allieve you of having to worry about your piping and provide you with 
>better health.
>
>remember that when you shower all the pores in the top of your head by 
>your brain get dosed with all of the chemicals in your water. A pH of 7 is 
>best for human bodies and your water should be around pH=7
>
>lemon juice and coffee are around pH of 1-2
>
>Debra Lombard, LEED AP
>Sustainable Design Specialist
>The RETEC Group, Inc.
>900 Chapel St., 2nd Fl - Box 9
>New Haven, CT 06510
>Tel: 203-868-0137
>Fax: 203-773-3657
>dlombard at retec.com
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