describe the physical properties of potable water
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1)Pure water is colorless. Therefore any types of color appearance in water indicates water pollution.
2)Pure water is clear and do not absorb light. Therefore if turbidity appears in water, it indicates water pollution.
3)Pure water is always tasteless and odorless. Therefore if any types of taste and odor is present, it indicates water pollution.Water taste and odor may develops due to natural or artificial regions.
4)Temperature is not directly used to evaluate whether water is potable (drinkable) or not.
5)Foam in water id due to foaming substances like detergents, soaps etc dissolve in water. Foam is regarded as dangerous in natural water system because it creates anaerobic condition.
6)Conductivity of water is mainly due to presence of ionizable inorganic compounds.
7)If water is filtered to remove suspended solid, the remaining solid in water indicates total dissolved solid.
Answer: it is colorless and orderless