Consequences of drinking harvested rainwater with lower pH
Published on by Sharon van Tuylen, Hydrologist and IWRM in Technology
We are promoting rainwater harvesting in Guatemala. Water analysis indicated that the harvested rainwater has a lower pH value than what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests. They say water pH value is a secondary drinking water standard and recommend a pH between 6.5 and 8.5 for drinking water.
The pH of the harvested rainwater in our area varies between 4 and 5.
Are there any negative effects on the human metabolism drinking water with low pH level? Can we slightly increase the pH level by any household water treatment methods?
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- Water Supply
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