Think of pH as the mood of your water. It’s a scale from 0 to 14 that tells you if something is acidic (grumpy), neutral (chill), or alkaline (too perky). A pH of 7 is the sweet spot—pure, balanced, and boring in the best way possible. For most purified water, the pH hovers right around 6.5 to 7.5, which is basically the Goldilocks zone for your hydration needs.
Here’s the funny part: purified water isn’t just “water.” It’s been stripped of minerals and impurities like a celebrity entering a spa. Reverse osmosis or distillation removes the stuff that gives regular tap water its flavor and personality. That’s why it tastes a little… empty? Like water that went through a personality detox.
