As per the safe drinking water guidelines issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India, what is the acceptable pH value of drinking water?
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
pH is a measure of how acidic or basic water is. A pH of 7 is neutral. Values below 7 indicate acidity, and values above 7 indicate alkalinity. Maintaining pH within the acceptable range is important for water potability and preventing corrosion in pipes.