Subject: de-acidify some soil?
From: zxcvbob
Date: 5/9/2004 10:57 PM Central Daylight Time
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Janet Baraclough.. wrote:

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I don't see being acid as a bad thing for potting soil; municipal water
is always alkaline and will neutralize the acid over time.


Is that *always* true of municipal water in the USA? it isn't here in
the UK.

Janet.

There are probably some exceptions somewhere, but yes. If the natural
water supply is acidic they will increase the pH at the treatment plant
to keep lead from leaching into the water from old pipes.

There are quite a few exceptions. The area I'm from has mostly slightly acidic
tapwater.
You can always check the water quality report from your local water company.

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