Water qualityPosts and articles about Water qualityBlogMaria J Baez Calderon3 Steps to Naturally Increase the pH of Drinking WaterGenerally, the pH level of water varies between 6.5 and 8.5, and drinking water too far out of this range may not be safe. Normal drinking water has a neutral p...CommunityWhat are the benefits of chlorinated water?I genuinely always thought that chlorinated water was used only in swimming pools. When I found out that our water treatment included methods like chlorination,...CommunityHow does plastic affect drinking water quality?I am aware that sometimes in our drinking water supply, little contaminant particles make their way no matter how much it's been purified. This has raised some ...BlogStaff WriterAeration - On a Chemical LevelIn order to explore the science behind Mayu Water, we will refer to two key premises. Biomimicry is the concept that the earth's natural mechanisms provide th...BlogKelli HarrisIs RO Water Good For You? 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