Acid

What is Acid?
An acid is a substance which releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Most acids will dissolve the common metals and will react with a base to form a neutral salt and water. An acid, measured by a pH test, is the opposite of an alkali and has a pH rating lower than 7.0.

Arsenic

What is Arsenic?
Arsenic is a semi-metal element in the periodic table. It is odorless and tasteless.

It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth or from agricultural and industrial practices.

Hardness

What is Hard Water?
Hardness is a common problem with water that contains dissolved compounds of calcium, magnesium . The term hardness was originally applied to waters that were hard to wash in, referring to the soap wasting properties of hard water.