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4 Methods to Test the Acidity Level of Water

  First of all, it is essential to keep in mind that reverse osmosis water is slightly acidic which is not a big deal. However, you still need to be familiar with this approach. In this article, we are going to talk about a couple of methods that can help you test the acidity level of your filtered water. Let's find out more pH Strips You should dip a pH strip in the water, and the change of color will show the acidity or alkalinity level of the water. We suggest that you purchase something that can help you get a reading between 5.5 and 8.5. It is not a good idea to get an acid strip with two broad readings as it will be hard for you to differentiate between the hues. Litmus Paper There is a functional similarity between a pH strip and Litmus paper. The only difference is that a Litmus paper is less accurate. These strips will tell you if the water is alkaline or acidic. Generally, reverse osmosis water is a weak acid. Based on the Litmus paper type, it may not even tell if the wa