Does The pH Of Your Water Matter?

Soda or sparkling water consumption has increased significantly over the last few years, especially now that you can access it on tap with one of our water filtration systems. Many find it ideal for keeping their hydration up as they enjoy drinking sparkling water over still water – but, with higher consumption some wonder if soda water is acidic and if it is considered a ‘not so healthy’ alternative to regular water. Below we provide info on the pH of soda water, what alkaline water is and dispel some of the myths about soda & alkaline water.

Billi has been at the forefront of the instant filtered boiling and chilled water systems industry for over 30 years. All our water filtration systems come with an assurance of quality, innovation & sustainability and are proudly Australian-designed & made to strict quality standards in our state-of-the-art facilities in Melbourne. If you’re wondering if soda water is acidic, below is what the pH of soda water is along with what alkaline water is and how it differs from regular water:

Is Soda Water Acidic?

pH is the measurement used to determine how acidic or basic water is. Any substance below 7 on the pH scale is acidic and any above 7 is alkaline. A substance with a pH of 7 is considered neutral. So based on this, is soda water acidic?

Soda or sparkling water has carbon dioxide added to it to create bubbles. The carbon dioxide and water react and produce carbonic acid which means the pH level of soda water is below 7. The pH of soda water can vary slightly but on average the pH of soda water sits somewhere between 3 and 4.

Compared to other beverages though such as soft drinks and juices, soda water is often much less acidic. And, when you take into account that soda water doesn’t include other potentially harmful ingredients such as sugar, salt or artificial ingredients, it’s often a much healthier alternative.

There also is a common misconception that soda water’s acidity can have adverse effects on your body and teeth. Whilst limited research has been conducted on the impacts of soda water, it is considered that the lower levels of acidity in soda water do not pose a serious risk to your body or teeth. And, when you weigh up the benefits of increasing your water intake and drinking soda water instead of additive-laden alternatives, soda water can be considered a much healthier choice.

What Is Alkaline Water?

Alkaline water is simply water that has a higher pH than 7. ‘Regular’ water such as tap water usually has a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. Water that is labelled with the term ‘alkaline water’ for marketing purposes tends to have a higher alkalinity than tap water.

There is a lot of talk about the health benefits of alkaline water with some claiming that it can provide greater hydration, can neutralise acids in your body and can even prevent cancer. However whilst some limited studies suggest alkaline water may be beneficial no research provides substantial evidence to prove or disprove the benefits of alkaline water.

Water Filtration Systems That Include Carbonated Water

The benefit of our water filtration systems that give you sparkling water is that you have high-quality filtered sparkling water on tap, that tastes great. You don’t have bottles of sparkling water taking up storage space and going flat before you finish them and you no longer need a bulky manual sparkling machine to add to your list of kitchen appliances. With our systems, you can also adjust the sparkling level to your liking.

Sparkling water filtration systems in our range include:

• B5000 Sparkling – Boiling, chilled and sparkling water on tap
• B3000 Sparkling – Chilled and sparkling water on tap

Get Soda Water On Tap With A Billi Home Water Filtration System

Use our Store Finder to find your nearest stockist so you can speak with your local water filtration experts and view the filtered soda water systems available in our range.

You can also order online as well as book installation with an accredited Billi technician.