Question

Mention any three ways by which potable water can be contaminated.

Answer 1

Three ways by which potable water can be contaminated are as follows:​ ​

1. Urination and defecation near water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and rivers.​ ​

2. Entry of sewage in water supplies after it leaks into the subsoil.​ ​

3. Household waste that are also drained into the water bodies.