Acid Neutralizing Media
Acid neutralizing media (Acid Rock) is a specialty water-treatment mineral used in filters to raise low pH and reduce acidity in well water. It helps protect plumbing, fixtures, water heaters, and appliances from the corrosive effects of acidic water.
When water is too acidic, it can contribute to blue-green staining from copper pipes, metallic taste, pinhole leaks, and premature wear on plumbing components. Acid neutralizing media gradually dissolves as water passes through the treatment tank, adding alkalinity and helping bring the water’s pH into a less corrosive range.
How It Works
Acid neutralizing media is installed in a properly sized backwashing or upflow water-treatment filter. As untreated water flows through the mineral bed, the media reacts with the acidity in the water.
This process can:
Raise the water’s pH.
Increase alkalinity.
Help reduce corrosion in plumbing systems.
Help prevent copper staining and metallic-tasting water.
Protect fixtures, pipes, water heaters, and other water-using equipment.
Because the media is consumed during normal operation, it must be replenished periodically. The refill frequency depends on your water’s pH, household water usage, filter size, and the amount of media installed.
When You May Need It
Acid neutralizing media may be a good fit if a water test shows low pH or acidic water. Common signs include:
Blue-green stains on sinks, tubs, or fixtures.
Metallic or bitter-tasting water.
Corrosion on plumbing connections.
Pinhole leaks in copper plumbing.
A water test indicating pH below the recommended range.
For best results, have your water professionally tested before selecting or refilling a neutralizer. Proper equipment sizing and media selection depend on your water chemistry, flow rate, pH level, hardness, and iron content.
Product Packaging
Sturgis Materials acid neutralizing media is sold by the 2500 lb. pallet in 50 convenient ½ cubic-foot bags.
A ½ cu. ft. bag is a practical size for topping off an existing neutralizer tank, replacing depleted media, or adding media during routine water-treatment maintenance. Always check your filter manufacturer’s specifications or consult a water-treatment professional to determine how much media your system requires.