Hi, I'm new to the forum! I have a new pool and I'm a little confused about this issue. I had my water tested today and was told I had a high PH, but had low alkalinity. I always thought that water was either alkaline or acid? High PH= alkaline and by direction of the pool company I have been adding muratic acid to bring the PH down. Today my PH was 8.2, but at the same time the water alkalinity was low? Is there a simple explanation for this or a good link? thanks!

-Dave P.