The water is initially tested for the filtered water pH level, or if distilled water is tested, distilled water pH level is measured. In the second test, an attempt at changing pH in water already tested is performed using a ceramic gravity device. This particular one that is used is called a Big Berkey made by British Berkefeld®. The water in the existing filter is removed before adding the tested water, but the filter is not cleaned each time. Both tests are included with the results listed if a large enough quantity has been purchased for the 2nd test.

We often wonder what is in our drinking water? There are many things that can harm you, but more important, they reduce your balancing ability based on acidity versus alkalinity. The effect of pH in water is what helps you perform this balance the easy way, or the hard way, and by drinking lots of water that is suitably high enough in pH for your body to utilize, you receive the most benefits from the process, along with purity. One immediate reaction to making a bee line for balance is how to loose weight drinking water alone. Just by adding more water, you eat less, and you also digest your food much more efficiently. The following report is ongoing and the water purchased here in the Florida area, and this is to help promote the benefits of drinking water using reason.

The first listing is from the Florida Aquifer approximately 250 feet below the surface here in the Durant Florida area. A pH scale is provided for a guide, and 7.5 would be the optimum water wash state, and the body will register a lower state in correlation to the wash state in the body system [urine test], and moving the body pH back up and away from a more intense acid state, effectively causing more balance. The body is constantly dealing with acidity in food, and free radicals, but there are also the claims that acid food after digested turns to ash which is highly alkaline, whereby the attention of body pH is not important, but not seemingly so, based on many reasons discussed about drinking water.
 

5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.5	8.0	8.5	9.0

Details on Ingredients - Also see Archive Research 2003-4
Variances in tests are from 0.1 to 0.3 based on eyesight

Florida Aquifer - The immense limestone labyrinth below our feet, and hopefully not the next sink hole, is a maze of underwater caverns, tunnels, and sand filtered water. Some areas in Florida are known for their crystal clear drinking water, but as time tells, we'll see how that treasure survives. I have noticed an aroma coming from the aquifer, that of a sulfur smell. I guess that is what happens to the underground water as Tampa has a spring right in the middle of town called Sulfur Springs here. There are also other issues of concern, as seen here, Florida Water Table Elevations, posted by DRAM on May 19, 2006 which shows elevations by color, and they are correct in comparison to the first well I had which stopped obtaining water as the table had fallen below the color range on the map, which signified why the well went dry. You can search Spring locations in Florida with latitude and longitude here. Other than these experiences, my access to the aquifer has been a blessing, while avoiding processing stations, and chlorination.

Publix Purified Water - This water tested horrible and wait until you hear what they do to it to make it pure. They say it is ozonated and de-ionized, which sounds like their playing with ozone, which we already know changes the way chemicals work when mixed or exposed to properties that have the ozone altered around them, as in flowing liquid in the body. Bad news for Publix water, although it was very inexpensive. The initial pH test was shocking, the strip didn't even turn green at all. A word of caution, this water may be hazardous to your health. No second filtering was done mainly because I don't like adding water to the filter that has been manipulated chemically concerning ozone.

Publix Spring Water - Again, Publix has failed to provide water that is not in a total acid state, and to claim it as Spring Water, is even worse. I could see almost immediately that the water had an extremely low pH reading where the strip wasn't even thinking about going green. Publix is claiming this water is filtered and ozonated. I would suggest that the latter is the problem.  I would not recommend this water for drinking as it would not benefit the body in helping to balance the body pH. There is no second testing because I am not putting ozone manipulated water in my filtering system. This gallon will be used to water plants for food and not wasted.

Nursery Purified Water - Here is some fluoridated water for your baby's teeth, see article, that you will want to avoid. DS Waters of America, located at LP, Atlanta GA 30328, (800) 682-0246 immediately states on their label that their water is not an oral electrolyte solution. Personally, I never considered water electric in the first place, and calling water a solution is going a bit far. I guess it is a solution when you tamper with it in order make more money from it which is quite obvious with a picture of a baby on the label. But that's not all the goodies contained in their product. There is also calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride. Oh, I just love that chloride feeling. Also, steaming these chemicals may cause more problems along with the usual ozonated dangers. The pH results finally creped its way up to 5.5, which is still acidic in nature.
Read Fluoride Contamination

Update: Concerning electricity and water, it is now believed water has what is called an ohm state that can be measured, and a measurement of 1000 ohms are recommended. Please research this information for a better understanding.

Crystal Springs Water - Crystal Springs Natural Spring Water is bottled by the same company in Atlanta, DS Waters of America, and shows no ingredients listed on the container. The pH test was more than satisfactory without an additional filter, although it was tested anyway. The website address for information on this water was literally water.com so in checking that out, it turns out to be just a promotional site to sell more water with zero information about content or ingredients. It is unknown if any elements are added. The 2nd filtering brought the pH up 8 tenths of a point, which in most cases, is not necessary unless you are more ill or have knowledge that you are very acid.

I would recommend this as one of the only drinkable waters sold today along with Crystal Springs Water. Zephyrhills may be the better choice of the two.

Deer Park Spring Water - Deer Park Natural Spring Water is bottled by Deer Park Spring Water Company, a division of Nestlẻ Waters North American Inc., Greenwich CT 06830, (800) 288-8281. They have a website at deerparkwater.com in which has a quite extensive chart of mineral content listed here. Their slogan is "That's Good Water®. The initial test resulted in 6.4 reading which is an optimum reading, as those about 7.0 begin to register a bit of alkalinity that is considered on the high side. Another point to mention is the addition of minerals in water are useless and cannot be utilized.

The information below was compiled in 2003 by testing water from smaller bottles purchased different places around the country. I decided to save this data and repost it here for a comparison of the current testing.

Archive Research - pH Test Results For All Bottled Water

*July 6, 2003: Dasani® Purified Water, Enhanced with Minerals for a Pure, Fresh Taste. This is a product of the Coca-Cola® Company. They also state that it is filtered for purity using state of the art treatment by reverse osmosis, and enhanced with minerals for a pure, fresh taste. Dasini is water-pure and essential.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Salt*. *Adds a negligible amount of sodium.

Test Result: Using Vaxa's test kit, this water did not test well. After proper testing, the water showed a pH of 5.2-5.3. This is clearly acidic. They also add chloride to the water which is a clear toxin. I would not recommend this water to drink.

Update April 2004: Dasani® is banned in the United Kingdom at the present time. High levels of bromate which is a toxic substance and a cancer causing agent was found in the water for sale to the public.

*July 6, 2003: Zephyrhills® Brand Natural Spring Water. Zephyrhills Brand Natural Spring Water is a celebration of what's most natural about Florida. Pure Water from a Pure Place®. They list no ingredients but say they are committed to quality standards that exceed FDA requirements.

Test Results: Again, after proper testing, this water did very well. It tested a 7.2-7.3 pH showing it is close to being perfect pH.

*July 19, 2003: Publix® Spring Water - Sodium Free. Publix Spring Water is distributed by Publix Super Markets Inc. in Lakeland, Florida. It is labeled as microfiltered and ozonated. They say nothing fancy about their water but seem to meet all requirements and list no additives or ingredients.

Test Results: The pH test came out just in the low medium range of 6.7 which is acceptable pH but on the low side.

*July 19, 2003: Evian® Natural Spring Water - From the French Alps. Evian is a unique miracle of nature they claim. Naturally filtered through the mountains in the heart of the French Alps, it acquires its exceptional purity and unique balance of minerals. They say it is your own fountain of youth. They have sodium free listed on the label but inside the FDA required "Nutrition Facts" label they say, less than 5mg of sodium contained in the water. Evian is bottled in France. They list no ingredients.

Test Results: Evian surprised me a bit. It tested a pH of 7.8 which is inside the acceptable range but on the high side of more alkalinity. I find it unusual to find water in this state purchased in the store.

*August 3, 2003: Pure American Spring Water - Sodium Free. Pure American Spring Water is a true certified spring water product that is naturally sodium free equally important as the spring source. Bottled by DWNA, Pasadena, California at the source which is Dogwood Spring, High Springs, Gilchrist City, Florida, 32643. (877) 627-2897. I picked this bottle up at Walgreens and it included 25% more free. I actually tested this water 3 times to check accuracy.

Test Results: Pure American Spring Water had a wonderful test result. It tested 3 times at around 7.7 which places it in good territory. The middle of the pH road is 7.0 to 7.5 and I would consider 7.2-7.3 perfect pH. 7.7 is not so bad either because pH is constantly being pulled down into lower pH levels from acidity in our bodies and our environments.

*August 8, 2003: Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water - Since 1894. While I was in California, I was able to pick up some Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water which I had not seen available where I live. They claim their water is from 'natural mountain sources' in the U.S. and Canada but do not say specifically where that is. They also do not mention anything about sodium content on the bottle which is unusual. They are a division of Nestle Waters North America Inc. Brea, CA 92821, 800-873-7775.

Test Results: the pH of this water was excellent. It tested at pH of 7.0-7.1 which is almost perfect ph. I would however like to have more production information and know about sodium content.

Florida Water Table Elevations Courtesy:
DRAM, Florida Geological Survey - Hydrogeology

From DRAM: A statewide water-table elevation model was calculated using well data, USGS topographic maps and the new DEM. The model also takes into account Florida's physiographic provinces and is based on a technique developed by the USGS.