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.
It is important to test the pH--the level of acidity of alkalinity--of water. Water is consumed by the plants and animals we depend on, and we directly consume it ever day. The pH level of water can provide information on potential contamination.