Should the pH level of dispensed ultrapure water be a neutral 7.0?

The article debunks the myth that ultrapure water should have a neutral pH of 7.0. It explains that pH of ultrapure water can vary between 5.0 and 8.0, due to CO2 absorption forming carbonic acid. This results in a drop in pH over time. The pH measurement of ultrapure water is often unstable and inaccurate because of its low ionic strength, making pH an unreliable indicator of ultrapure water quality.