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Post-Filtration pH Correction Required

Low pH (acidic) water can be highly corrosive to copper pipes and geysers. It must be neutralized to protect your home's infrastructure.

What you’ll usually notice

You may notice: – blue or green staining on basins and showers – pinhole leaks in copper pipes – metallic or bitter taste

What’s normally behind it

This usually happens when the source water is naturally acidic. Typical causes include: – rainwater harvesting (naturally low pH) – specific geological conditions – carbon dioxide saturation

Why quick fixes don’t stick

Standard sediment filtration does not change the pH level of the water.

How this is normally handled

Water Usage Monitoring & Metering

This service diagnoses the real cause and fixes the system properly, not just the symptom.

What actually fixes it

This problem is normally handled by installing a calcite or neutralising filter to safely raise the pH to a non-corrosive level.

What you can check yourself

You can check a few things yourself:
– use a simple pool test kit to check the pH
– look for blue-green staining on plumbing fixtures

When to call someone in

If your water pH is below 6.5, it is actively damaging your plumbing and must be corrected.

Why does my borehole water look dirty or sandy?

Dirty or sandy borehole water usually indicates poor borehole development, pump placement issues, or the need for proper sediment and media filtration.

Why do filters block so quickly?

Filters blocking quickly is often due to incorrect filter selection, unexpected water quality issues, high sediment loads, or lack of staged pre-filtration.

Why is my water pressure low?

Low water pressure is usually caused by undersized pumps, incorrect pressure settings, pipe restrictions, or supply limitations from municipal, borehole, or tank-fed systems.

Why does my pump keep switching on and off?

Rapid pump cycling is typically caused by pressure tank issues, incorrect pressure switch settings, leaks, or pumps that are oversized for the system demand.

When should I call a water system professional?

You should call a professional when problems repeat, systems behave unpredictably, pumps fail regularly, or when you need clarity before making costly system changes.