Question

What are the properties of potable water?

• A. Free from harmful contaminants
• B. Replenished with natural minerals
• C. Alkaline pH balanced
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The $1^{st}$ step for healthy water is to ensure the water is clean which involves removing the toxic and harmful contaminants that are present in the water. Water should be free from fluoride, metals like lead, bacteria. Water naturally has beneficial minerals including calcium, magnesium, sodium & potassium. The key to creating healthy water is by removing the contaminants while retaining the beneficial minerals. Higher amounts of minerals in drinking water lowers heart disease and cancer mortality rates. A healthy alkaline $pH$ level for drinking water is between $7$ and $8.5$. Alkaline water helps to neutralize stored acids and helps eliminate toxins.

Hence, all the given options are correct.