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according to earth ecosystem yes salt water is the main source of drinking water . Its easy to say that we surely depnd on salt water coz 3 forth of earth is water . And salt water is the main source for sure .

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yes but it isn't very safe you will be very dehydrated afterwards but you really shouldn't put salt in your drinking water because sometimes the dehydration may cause organ failure.

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salt is a needed mineral and drinking too much water can deplete the salts your body needs.

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