Not exactly. Water that comes into your house is potable[ safe to drink] but you pay for it.
The water in this area is safe for drinking, it is potable water.
Tap water is potable, or drinking, water. When it is introduced into a boiler or other non-drinking resources, it becomes NON potable
'Potable' is usually used as such, referring mainly to water.
Potable water
The term 'potable water' is synonymous with drinking water. Drinking water is pure and can be consumed without harm. You can learn more about drinking water online at the Wikipedia website.
Non-potable water is water that is not safe for drinking or human consumption. It is important to distinguish non-potable water from potable water, which is safe for drinking, to prevent health risks and ensure proper usage of water for different purposes such as irrigation, industrial processes, and sanitation.
'potable'
The word 'potable' is sometimes seen near water supplies in France. It means that it is drinking water.
Saying that water is potable means that it is safe and suitable for drinking or consuming without causing harm to human health. Potable water meets regulatory standards for quality and is free from contaminants that could be harmful if ingested.
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Drinking water
Potable water is water that is safe for consumption. Non potable water has not been examined or properly treated, though may be used for other purposes besides drinking.