Purified water goes through processes like reverse osmosis, distillation, or deionization. These methods strip away almost everything: minerals, contaminants, even that weird taste from old pipes. What’s left is H₂O in its most minimalist form, with a pH that’s as close to 7.0 as modern technology can achieve.
Fun fact: distilled water—the super-purified stuff—has a pH of exactly 7.0 the moment it’s made. But leave it in a glass for an hour, and it’ll dip slightly. It’s not a flaw; it’s just water being sociable with the air around it. Think of it as water’s version of small talk.
Why Should You Care?
Honestly, if you’re healthy, the pH of your drinking water matters about as much as the color of your straw. Your stomach has a pH around 1.5 to 3.5, which is more acidic than battery acid. A slightly acidic or neutral glass of purified water gets neutralized in seconds. Your body is a professional pH regulator—it doesn’t need your help.
That said, some wellness trends love to whisper that you need alkaline water (pH 8 or 9) to “detox” or “balance” your body. Spoiler: your kidneys and lungs handle that job 24/7, and they’re much better at it than any overpriced bottle. The real benefit of purified water? Purity, not pH.
Good Water Ph at Jennifer Dermody blog
Curious about testing? You can grab a simple pH testing kit at a pet store (for aquariums) or buy pH strips online. Drop a strip into your purified water, wait a few seconds, and match the color. It’s surprisingly satisfying, like a mini science experiment with zero risk.
