Question

Complete the statement by filling in the blanks with the correct word/s.

Water fit for human consumption and drinking purposes is called _______ . (distilled water/potable water/rain harvested water).

Answer 1

Water that is fit for human consumption is known as potable water.

Some characteristics of potable water are as follows :

1. It should be odourless, transparent, and colourless.
2. It should be free of hazardous bacteria and germs.
3. It should have the same salts and minerals as the human body, as well as CO2 for flavour enhancement.

Hence, Water fit for human consumption and drinking purposes is called potable water.