Question

Give a characteristics of potable water?

Answer 1

Part 1: Potable water:

• Potable water is defined as water that has been thoroughly filtered and treated to remove all pollutants and hazardous bacteria. This cleansed water is suitable for drinking and is referred to as drinking water.

Part 2:Characteristics of potable water:

1. Free from disease-causing germs and harmful chemicals.
2. It is Transparent.
3. It is also colorless and odorless.
4. Contains a sufficient amount of dissolved oxygen
5. It is devoid of large amounts of dissolved salts.
6. It is fit for consumption.
7. In short, it is pollution-free.