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pH is the measure of how acidic or alkaline your water is. A pH of 7.0 is considered neutral. Anything above 7.0 is considered basic or alkaline and anything below 7.0 is acidic. The farther from 7.0, the more acidic or basic the water is. The pool is best maintained at a slightly basic pH between 7.2 and 7.8. This provides comfort for your swimmers, makes your chemicals work effectively and protects the equipment on your pool.