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There are about 1x1018 US gallons of fresh water on the Earth.
Note: This is estimated freshwater, based on salinity. Potability is another matter, but that is more complicated, and is based on other factors, such as biological and chemical contamination , and those numbers don't seem to be available. Anyone with that information is welcome to refine this answer.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 7y agoThere are 5 characteristics for potable water. These are...
1) Must not have any microorganisms, which can cause disease 2) Must contain dissolved oxygen (not too little or too much) 3) Must contain dissolved minerals (not too little or too much) 4) Must be perfectly transparent 5) Must not have an unpleasant odor
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∙ 16y agoPotable water = Drinking water
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How do you use potable in a sentence?
The water fountain had potable water
Why is hard water not potable?
Hard water is potable (drinkable).
Does tap water come from 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
What is the orgin of thee word potable water?
Potable is from the Latin word "potare" which means "to drink." The term potable water refers to water that is safe to drink.
Fuel in potable water pump can the pump ever be salvaged again to pump water?
No. Once you pump anything but potable water with that pump, it's not good for pumping potable water.
What is a word meaning suitable for drinking?
'Potable' is usually used as such, referring mainly to water.
Is potable water free for drinking?
Not exactly. Water that comes into your house is potable[ safe to drink] but you pay for it.
Does potable water mean pure water without any impurities?
Potable water is a treated water able to be drinked but it is not a very pure water.
Which is a more common cross-connection a water pipe hooked to a non potable or unapproved water source or a water pipe connected to a gasoline line?
By far the cross connection of potable to non potable water sources
What is a Paris potable?
The word 'potable' is sometimes seen near water supplies in France. It means that it is drinking water.
What is the opposite of potable water?
unpotable water
What is water that is suitable for drinking?
Potable water
