Question

What is potable water? What are the characteristics of potable water?

Answer 1

Potable water is water fit for drinking.

Characteristics of Potable Water:

• Potable water should be colourless and odourless

• It should be transparent

• It should be free from impurities such as suspended solids.

• It should contain some minerals and salts, necessary for our body and some dissolved gases to add taste.

• It should be free from harmful microorganisms.