Is alkaline water safe to drink? after drinking many many bottles of poland spring i realized it may be part of the acid reflux. friend mentioned alkaline water but is it safe? i try to drink minimum 70 oz a day?

Alkaline water: Our kidneys help control acid-base balance via the excretion of hydrogen ions and generating bicarbonate that helps maintain blood plasma pH within a normal range: The healthy body maintains the pH of blood close to 7.40. As an aside too much water can cause an excessive excretion of sodium (Na), and care should be taken in water intake. Our bodies regulate Ph to normal levels-