Think of pH like a mood ring for water, but instead of emotions, it measures how acidic or basic (also called alkaline) it is. The scale runs from 0 to 14, with 7 being perfectly neutral—like a zen master in liquid form. A high pH means the water is above 7, leaning toward the alkaline side, like baking soda or your grandma’s famous antacid.
Most tap water sits around a pH of 6.5 to 8.5, which is totally fine. But when it creeps higher—say, 9 or 10—you’ve got some interesting stuff happening. It’s like your water decided to join a yoga retreat and become extra chill.
