The term pH is used to describe the relative amount of acidity or basicity in the wastewater. Low pH values indicate a high concentration of hydrogen ions (acids) in solution, and high pH values indicate a low concentration of hydrogen ions (basic). The pH value in water can range from 1 to 14.There are two common times when a septic professional may be evaluating pH:1. To evaluate treatment in a septic or pump tank or an advanced system
When evaluating a tank or treatment system, a neutral pH of 6.5 to 7.5 is optimum for the microbes. The microbes that can survive
