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June 16, 2025
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When you grab a bottle of water from the shelf, it’s easy to assume you’re making a healthy choice, but have you ever checked the pH level? The pH scale, which ranges from 0 (acidic) to 14 (alkaline), plays a surprisingly important role in your water's taste, quality, and long-term effects on your body and appliances.
At Finken, we’re committed to providing water solutions that go beyond “just clean.” That includes understanding the chemistry of your water—starting with pH.
Why pH Levels in Water Matter
- Health Implications: While your body naturally regulates pH, regularly consuming overly acidic or excessively alkaline water can influence digestive health, enamel erosion, and mineral absorption.
- Taste and Odor: Low pH (acidic) water often has a metallic taste, while high pH (alkaline) water can taste “soapy” or bitter.
- Home Impact: Acidic water can corrode plumbing and fixtures, while highly alkaline water may leave scale deposits.
The optimal pH range for drinking water typically falls between 6.5 and 8.5, according to EPA guidelines.
pH Levels of Popular Bottled Water Brands
Here’s a look at the approximate pH values of common bottled water brands available in Minnesota and beyond:
Note: Values may vary slightly by batch or region.
What About Your Tap or Well Water?
If you’re using tap or well water at home or work, pH levels can fluctuate widely based on geography, plumbing, and treatment methods. For example:
- Well water in rural Minnesota may lean acidic due to soil composition.
- Municipal water may hover near neutral but vary by season or chemical treatment.
- Softened water can impact pH balance depending on system settings.
That’s why professional water testing is critical—not just to determine pH but to identify issues like hardness, bacteria, or heavy metals.
Finken’s Water Solutions: More Than Just Bottles
At Finken, we offer:
- Custom-pH bottled water delivery: Balanced for taste and mineral content
- Water testing: Know exactly what's in your home or business water
- Reverse osmosis & filtration: Systems that allow you to control water chemistry
- Whole-home treatment: Reduce corrosive or scaling effects of extreme pH
Whether you're looking to improve your drinking water or protect your pipes, our solutions are designed to create safer, healthier water for every application.
Get Your Water Tested—Free!
✅ Curious about your home’s pH levels?
✅ Not sure if your bottled water is right for your family?
✅ Want to eliminate acidic water that’s damaging your fixtures?
Chris Blaskowski
Operations Manager
Chris is a key leader at Finken, running day-to-day operations for top-tier water, HVAC, and plumbing solutions throughout homes and businesses in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. With a commitment to excellence, customer satisfaction, and community-focused service, Chris plays an instrumental role in helping Finken deliver reliable and innovative solutions for water quality, home comfort, and plumbing needs.
