Map of the Rio Grande River. Will Rogers once described the Rio Grande as âthe only river I know of that is in need of irrigating,â a prescient observation considering how fragmented this fabled river has become.
Low pH (acidic water) can also corrode metal parts of a pool system and damage the plaster finish. The State standard for pH is 7.2 â 8.0 (Recommended range 7.4â7.6). To lower the pH, muriatic (hydrochloric) acid must be added. It is advisable to add the desired amount of acid to a full (plastic) bucket of water before adding to the pool. (Acid introduced directly can stain the pool wall.) To raise the pH, soda ash (sodium carbonate) must be added. ALKALINITY Alkaline (basic) substances are present in all water. Within the 7.2â7.8 pH range, alkalinity exists as a bicarbonate material.
Low pH levels in a pool can be caused by rainwater and other foreign particles getting into pool and changing the chemical make-up of the water. Corrosion of metal accessories, burning of the nose and eyes, rapid chlorine reduction and itchy, dry skin and scalp can be signs of low pH levels in a pool. Low pH levels also reduce the sanitation of a pool. Regular testing and chemical treatment can help to maintain pH levels. Utilize these tips to raise pH in a pool.