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?
Between 7.5 and 9.5
Between 6.5 and 8.5
Between 5.5 and 7.5
Between 4.5 and 6.5
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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.