How does ZeroWater filtration affect the pH of the water?
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It doesn't, it simply removes particles. Making water alkaline is a completely different thing.
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it doesn't it change the PH. Zerowater filters your tap water and removes the undissolved solids. Gives your water a really good taste
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All I know is that it filters out just about everything but the water itself. A TDS meter comes with it, so you can measure your filtered water against your tap water. The filtered water should show 000, while the tap water may show 122 or something else. I can give you the phone number of the manufacturer of distributor (not sure which). It's 1 800 503 2939
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I think it depends on the filter to get the particles out of the water to make it clear. The way it works is that it makes the fine particles cling together so that they catch in the filter better.
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No it does not raise the PH to make it alkaline. It just filters the water.
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Yes, the rad filter does! I have tested it with drops. In my experience, the ph level started above 8 when I first started using it and after about 4-6 weeks it dropped to around 7. I drink a lot of water! I've been very happy to have alkaline water from this bottle! In fact I recently ordered a new rad bottle. It was actually cheaper than a new rad filter.
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The water in the filter is also concentrated with vitamin c... you will eventually see it completely dissolve as the new water continues to interact/mix with the water.... remember the water doesn't travel through the filter for it to be effective. It just needs to contact the vitamin c...which it does through mixing inside the filter. Hope this is helpful.
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Please tell me more about this. We stopped using these filters when we noticed that when we boil the filtered water it becomes cloudy and stays cloudy. Our unfiltered city water does not turn cloudy when we boil it. Something is in the filters and is not noticeable until after the water is boiled. ThanksDavid
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No, I do not think that this filter will remove any significant amount of minerals dissolved in the water; nor does it "purify" water.
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The ZeroWater filters contain anion resins which release trimethylamine (rotten fish odor). The amount of trimethylamine released is affected by certain minerals and pH levels of the water source (not bacteria), which would explain why some people notice it and others don't. Look at all the reviews, there are plenty of people that have experienced the dreaded "fishy smell/taste".The manufacturer is WELL AWARE of this issue and even addressed it on their website in 2012 when I purchased this but they have removed it since; which I'm assuming was due to having a negative affect on their sales. The ZeroWater filters contain anion resins which release trimethylamine (rotten fish odor). The amount of trimethylamine released is affected by certain minerals and pH levels of the water source (not bacteria), which would explain why some people notice it and others don't. Look at all the reviews, there are plenty of people that have experienced the dreaded "fishy smell/taste".The manufacturer is WELL AWARE of this issue and even addressed it on their website in 2012 when I purchased this but they have removed it since; which I'm assuming was due to having a negative... » Read More The ZeroWater filters contain anion resins which release trimethylamine (rotten fish odor). The amount of trimethylamine released is affected by certain minerals and pH levels of the water source (not bacteria), which would explain why some people notice it and others don't. Look at all the reviews, there are plenty of people that have experienced the dreaded "fishy smell/taste".The manufacturer is WELL AWARE of this issue and even addressed it on their website in 2012 when I purchased this but they have removed it since; which I'm assuming was due to having a negative affect on their sales. « Show Less
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From what I have read it should not but if the PH of your water is to high it may cause a small amount of leaching. This small amount is lower than the toxic levels. This is my understanding though there may be better research as there are a few different results.Sources:http://www.purewaterproducts.com/articles/activated-aluminahttp://www.debralynndadd.com/_blog/greenlivingqa/post/Fluoride_Filtration_using_Alumina/http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=1989760http://www.ewaterfilters.com/
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According to the manufacturer, the filter provided by Zero Water uses a 5-stage dual ion exchange filtration process that removes dissolved solids such as magnesium and calcium from the water.
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Q. Does the ZeroWater filter remove Fluoride?A. ZeroWater filters are not certified for the reduction of fluoride however fluoride is an inorganic compound. The TDS meter is designed to detect inorganic compounds. Fluoride levels in water are usually around 2 to 4 ppm, which will show up on the meter as 002 to 004. So when filtered water reads 000 it is not likely that fluoride is present in water.---http://www.zerowater.com/faqs.aspx
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Jessica, (LOVE YOUR NAME), I was reading more about your question and found this :: The ionizer removes some but not all of the acid-forming minerals from the alkaline water, depending upon the pH level you select. For example, at a pH of 9.0 about a third of the harmful added fluorides are removed. The same applies to the other acid-forming minerals.
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I've measured it as high as a ph of 10, but it depends on the state of the incoming water and how filtered it is before it hits the machine as well as the internal filter.
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John, While carbon removes a lot of contaminants, it does not remove flouride. Reverse Osmosis is the most comprehensive water filtration system in that it removes the most contaminants, including flouride, but like you said, it does mess with the Ph. I bought this 3 stage system and added an activated alumina filter to the line up. Activated alumina decreases the flouride and arsenic levels in water. Other than reverse osmosis, Activated alumina filters are the only filters that I know of that remove flouride.
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My system puts out water that reads 000ppm on a quality dissolved solids meter. I would think it will remove most everything from the water.
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It depends on the water. But it does tend to bring the ph down especially if you are using a high concentration. Some people recommend using it to control the ph.
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Yes it does both produce pure H2O and filter fluoride, as well as filtering chlorine and other contaminants out of the water. The only possible downside is the water being too soft (low electrical conductivity/minerals), which I add trace minerals to my water after distilling for balance and to re-ionize the water and make it less soft.