Question

Define portable water.

Answer 1

Definition

• Portable water is defined as water suitable for human consumption.
• Portable water is called drinking water.

Characteristics

• It is free from bacteria, germs, viruses, and suspended impurities.
• It should be transparent.
• It is colorless and odorless.
• It contains a sufficient amount of dissolved $\mathrm{Oxygen}$.
• It contains some minerals like $\mathrm{Sodium}\left(\mathrm{Na}\right),\mathrm{Magnesium}\left(\mathrm{Mg}\right),\mathrm{Calcium}\left(\mathrm{Ca}\right)$ which are necessary for our body.