what is the potable water ? clue : ground water is also a potable water
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Answer:
Potable water, also known as drinking water, comes from surface and ground sources and is treated to levels that that meet state and federal standards for consumption. Water from natural sources is treated for microorganisms, bacteria, toxic chemicals, viruses and fecal matter.
Answer:
Potable water is the filtered water , treated properly and is free from contaminants and harmful bacteria. This purified water is fit to drink , which can also be called as ‘drinking water’ after the purification proceses and is safe for both cooking and drinking.
Short definition: Potable means drinkable
Explanation:
Usually, both ground water and surface water can provide safe drinking water, as long as the sources are not polluted and the water is sufficiently treated. (like dirty water from factories etc. are not emitted in these rivers and they are clean and pure. So we can drink it.)
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