How to Make Alkaline Water Safe

Water naturally has a neutral pH of 7 with acidic water bearing a lower pH and alkaline water having a higher pH. Alkaline water, up to a pH of 8, serves as safe drinking water, while water with a pH of 9 or 10 can be safe if you take the right precautions.

Things You'll Need

• Water filter
• Kettle
• pH strips
• Glass plate

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Instructions

• 1

  Test the pH of your water to determine its alkalinity. Lay a pH strip on a glass or ceramic plate and pour two or three drops of water on the pH strip. Compare the strip's color to the pH chart included with your set of strips. The pH should be between 7 and 10.

• 2

  To increase the pH of the water, add baking soda to the water. Add one pinch of baking soda for each gallon of water. Retest the pH of the water and add more baking soda if necessary.

• 3

  Pour alkaline water into a water filtration system such as a Brita or Pur. These systems filter the impurities from water. Other options include water distillation systems, reverse osmosis water filters and activated carbon water filters. Typically basic filtration systems are the most affordable option. These systems are available at drug and home improvement stores.

• 4

  To further purify water, boil water in a clean tea kettle. Use the boiled water to make tea or coffee or place the water in a pitcher and allow it to cool on the counter or in the refrigerator.