ensuring clean, balanced water
pH correction for acidic water
When your water supply has a pH below 7.0, it’s classified as acidic. This can lead to a host of issues, including corroded pipes, metallic-tasting water, and long-term damage to your plumbing system. At PFS, we provide professional pH correction solutions designed to neutralise acidic water, prevent corrosion, and improve overall water safety and quality for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.
What It Is and Why It Matters
Understanding acidic water
Acidic water isn’t just unpleasant—it can be harmful. Over time, low pH levels can cause significant structural damage to your plumbing, increase the presence of dissolved metals in your drinking water, and create conditions that reduce water quality and safety.
Common Signs of Acidic Water Include:
Pinhole leaks in metal pipes
A clear sign of corrosive water slowly eating away at pipework
Blue or green stains on fixtures
Caused by the leaching of copper from pipes and fittings.
Brown discolouration
Typically results from the corrosion of iron pipes.
Metallic or bitter taste
A direct result of dissolved metals such as copper or iron.
Elevated copper levels in water
This not only affects taste but can also pose health risks when levels exceed safe drinking water guidelines.
Common pH elevation media we use:
Juraperle
Hydromag
Sodium Carbonate
Depending on your water profile, we may use these media individually or combine them for maximum performance and longevity.
Our pH Correction Solution
Tailored water treatment systems that restore balance
To address the issues caused by low pH water, PFS installs specialised pH correction systems designed to raise the pH to a neutral level and eliminate corrosive effects. Each solution is tailored to your specific needs, based on your water chemistry, usage demands, and flow rate requirements.
How Our System Works:
We typically install a backwashing filter vessel—our most common and effective method—to correct acidic water. For certain site conditions, such as lower flow rates or space limitations, we may recommend an in/out upflow vessel.
Our pH correction systems use industry-approved media made from calcium and magnesium-based compounds. These minerals react with acidic water to raise the pH and reduce corrosion potential.
Why choose PFS for pH correction?
With decades of experience in private water supply management, PFS is a leading name in water treatment solutions across the UK. We understand the complexities of water chemistry and are committed to delivering dependable, long-lasting pH correction systems tailored to your site.
Expert installation
We custom-design each system to match your water analysis, flow rate, and usage profile—ensuring the right fit every time.
Long-term protection
Our systems prevent future corrosion and degradation, safeguarding your infrastructure and appliances.
High-quality materials
We only use tested and approved pH correction media from trusted manufacturers to ensure optimal treatment.
Support & maintenance
Our service doesn’t end at installation. We offer planned servicing and media top-ups to keep your system working efficiently year-round.
restore balance to your water
Contact us for pH correction services
If you’re experiencing issues with acidic water—or you’re unsure and need expert testing—get in touch with PFS. We provide full water analysis, bespoke system design, and reliable installation services to ensure your water is safe, neutral, and corrosion-free. Our engineers work across the UK and are available for both one-off installations and ongoing water management contracts.
What Our Customers Say
Real stories from real customers who trust us to deliver every time.
We’re proud to share the experiences of our valued customers. Their feedback reflects our commitment to quality, reliability, and exceptional service. Here’s what they have to say.
I had the pleasure of dealing with PFS this week for the first time after I had to source a part at very short notice to make a connection to a South West Water sewer. I made a call after being recommended to them and they knew exactly what I needed, exactly when they could get it and when it arrived they even went through the setup. It is now in the ground and working correctly keeping our project on target. I would not hesitate to call them again in the future and would recommend PFS to anyone.
Wayne
Martin correctly diagnose the problem with my bore hole pump. Olly was most helpful in providing parts for the pump , showing how to wire them and also parts for my UV filter - again giving lots of information. Both Martin and Olly were superb.
David Stone
Always friendly, prompt, thorough and knowledgeable.
Jon Welch
Great service from all the staff at PFS, problem with borehole Dek arrived on time great guy very helpful pump failure came back nrxt day with new pump all working great, everyone in the office extremley helpful. Thank you all for your help and such great service.