Question

Alex has four glasses of water each from various sources. Which among these water sources will be comparitively safer for consumption?

• A. Water from open well
• B. Tap water
• C. Pond water
• D. Underground water

Answer 1

The correct option is B Tap water

Tap water is the safest to drink because it has comparatively less microorganisms than the other sources as it gets filtered before reaching our homes.
Pond water contains a wide range of microorganisms as it is an open resource, providing all the ameneties required for the growth of microorganisms
Open well and underground water also have microbes growing in them.