Fresh Water | Saline Water |
1. It has less quantity of dissolved salts in it. | 1. It has large quantities of dissolved salts in it. |
2. It is suitable for human consumption. | 2. It is not suitable for human consumption. |
3. It is available in the form of ground water, glaciers, rivers, lakes and water vapours in air. | 3. It is generally available in the form of ocean water and sea water. |