For potable water, you want the pH to be between 6 and 9 units. 6 to 6.5 is
a little on the lower side but by no means acid or a problem.


"Frank" frankdotlogullo@comcastperiodnet wrote in message
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Dimitrios Paskoudniakis wrote:
I moved to a home with a well 2 1/2 years ago, my first home with a well,
so managing it is all new to me.

I have colleagues and neighbors who have warned that if the pH of the
well water is low (acidic) and you have copper pipes, you could develop
pinhole leaks, and recommend a water softener/conditioner system to
soften the water and balance the pH.

We use a filter for drinking water, and the house has a screen type of
filter for large particulates.

I have mostly plastic pipes, so I don't have to worry about pinhole
leaks. However, since we bought the house (it is now 10 years old), we
have had to replace both sink faucets in the second upstairs bathroom.
On the most recent one, the plumber said there were signs of erosion,
some greenish deposits, and suggested we get his company to give an
estimate for a softener/conditioner system.

I got the estimate, and the plumber who gave the estimate tested the
water, and said that the pH was a little low (slightly acidic). He did
say that this could lead to future failure of faucets and the water
heater, as well as stains/deposits in sinks and toilets. We have had no
stains or deposits ever.

The estimate is $3000 (!!).


I have the same concern. My well water pH runs around 6 to 6.5. House is
about 35 years old and I can recall having 2 pinhole leaks fixed. The last
about 8 years ago. I don't have greenish stains which would be indicative
of copper and have resisted adding treatment system. I've replaced most of
the faucets and water heaters only last about 7 years.

Treatment systems besides high cost, require maintenance. I balance this
with occasional inconvenience of plumbing repair. I would not let the
plumber panic me.

Frank