Is Chlorinated Water Alkaline? Unpacking the Chemistry of Disinfection
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a pH range of 7.0–7.8 for chlorinated swimming pools, emphasizing that water chemistry is more complex than a simple binary of acidic or alkaline. The effect of chlorination on water's pH is not straightforward and depends heavily on the specific chemical compound used for disinfection.
