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Turbidity (NTU) 0.0–0.5 is the desired level for brew water<ref name=eumann>Eumann M, Schildbach S. [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jib.18 125<sup>th</sup> Anniversary review: Water sources and treatment in brewing.] ''J Inst Brew.'' 2012;118:12–21.</ref> | Turbidity (NTU) 0.0–0.5 is the desired level for brew water<ref name=eumann>Eumann M, Schildbach S. [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jib.18 125<sup>th</sup> Anniversary review: Water sources and treatment in brewing.] ''J Inst Brew.'' 2012;118:12–21.</ref> | ||
[[Transition metals]] (most importantly [[iron]], [[copper]], and [[manganese]]) catalyze [[oxidation]] reactions, and therefore their levels should be as low as possible. | |||
Heavy metals, such as lead and tin, should also be low because they are toxic to humans and can have negative effects on fermentation and clarity.<ref name=hob>Taylor DG. Water. In: Stewart GG, Russell I, Anstruther A, eds. [[Library|''Handbook of Brewing.'']] 3rd ed. CRC Press; 2017.</ref> | |||
*https://www.knowyourh2o.com/indoor-6/chloride | *https://www.knowyourh2o.com/indoor-6/chloride | ||
== References == | == References == | ||