Chemistry
State what is potable water. Give its characteristics which make it fit for human consumption.
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Potable water is water which is fit for human consumption & for drinking purposes.
Characteristics of potable water which make it fit for human consumption :
- Potable water should be clear, colourless & odourless.
- It should be free from harmful bacteria, germs, suspended impurities & harmful salts such as nitrates, nitrites, cyanides & urea.
- It should contain small amounts of dissolved gases & minerals which give it a good taste. Dissolved air & salts of sodium, calcium, magnesium etc. impart taste to the water & are useful for metabolic functions of the human body.
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