2006-10-26 10:34:59 · 5 answers · asked by element69ca 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It is due to different minerals dissolved in the water, the breakdown of which are present depends on where you live. Mostly it is calcium based compounds (which cause lime scale in sinks and tubs) that are naturally occuring in the water table.
2006-10-26 10:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by newcamper 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hydroxyl ion makes it slightly alkaline.
2006-10-26 17:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by scott p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the source of the water and the kind of pipes it's flowing through.
2006-10-26 17:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by odandme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let me guess you must be in Dallas TX ( if not you sure wouldn't expect me to know the answer now would you )
2006-10-26 17:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummmm.......alkaline?
2006-10-26 17:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋