Baking soda (pH 9) can be added to 8 oz water for 1/8 tsp daily. Lemon slices can be infused into water for 2-4 hours. Cucumber slices can be added to water for 2-4 hours. pH drops can be used to raise water's pH. Alkaline water filter pitchers remove impurities while raising pH
Water is essential for human survival and proper body functioning. Adult males are 60% water, females 55%. Without water, life ends within 5-6 days. Most people need 4-6 glasses daily to avoid dehydration
Pure water has neutral pH of 7. EPA recommends drinking water pH between 6.5 and 8.5. Surface water systems typically range from 6.5 to 8.5. Groundwater systems typically range from 6 to 8.5
pH measures hydrogen ion concentration on a scale from 0 to 14. Neutral pH is 7, below 7 is acidic, above 7 is alkaline. pH affects water quality, health, and overall well-being
NRDC study shows 25% of bottled water is tap water. Brands vary from natural spring water to purified tap water. Ranking based on flavor, source, and environmental factors