Question

Why is natural water" not considered to be safe for drinking?

Answer 1

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There are a total of three natural sources of water. They are categorized as:

• Rain Water
• Underground Water
• Surface Water.

Here is a look at each and what supplies these sources.

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Rain water includes other sources such as snow and additional types of precipitation

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These underground bodies of water are often accessed through wells and when pressure under the surface is too great, this water is pushed up and out through springs.

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Surface water is easily the most abundant supply of natural water

Why is the natural water not considered to be safe :

• The natural water is not considered safe for drinking because it is contaminated with impurities
• It is contaminated by release of sewage and toxic chemicals from industries which causes threat to aquatic life and if humans drinks contaminated water they are prone to water borne diseases like Typhoid, cholera, Dysentery, Jaundice etc.

Answer 2

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Boiling or disinfecting the water may not make the water safe if it is contained with harmful chemicals, including natural metals such as arsenic or lead. The only way to raduce the health risk associated with harmful elements and chemicals is to limit your consumption to smaller quantities or occasional use only.