In a number of states, a defendant in a lawsuit based on Quasi in Rem Jurisdiction may make a limited appearance. Quasi in rem is a Latin phrase for a type of jurisdiction in which the court has power over the defendant's property because it lies within the geographic boundaries of the court's jurisdiction.
The pH of water can be used to kill off bacteria in wastewater in addition to the treatment mentioned above. Most organic matter and bacteria we are familiar with and contact daily are best suited to a neutral or slightly basic environment.
Why is pH important? The pH of the soil governs what nutrients are available to plants. If the soil pH is above or below the recommended range (5.5 - 7.0), nutrients may not be soluble (absorbable by plants) or they may be so soluble that they become Phytotoxic.