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97% of the world's water is in the oceans, so too salty to drink.

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How much percent of the worlds fresh water frozen?

About 68.7% of the world's fresh water is stored in glaciers and ice caps, making it frozen.


Is ground water fresh water?

Groundwater starts as precipitation, so it's fresh and potable before it hits the ground. Once it's been underground you don't necessarily know what harmful organic materials (bacteria and spores) it may have collected, or what chemical pollution it may have taken in. It may also have dissolved minerals from the rock around it, but these are not likely to be a problem.Answer:Ground water can be either fresh or saline (has salt in it) depending on the aquifer it originates from. Groundwater can also be either potable or non-potable depending on whether it is fit to drink or nor. Non-potable groundwater can contain natural materials such as salt, sulfides, sulfates, and heavy metals. Non-potable water can also classed as undrinkable because of human sourced pollutants such as oils, chemicals and microbes. Taste and odur problems may also exist in groundwater which may make it undrinkable.


What are the benefits of rainwater harvesting?

Rainwater harvesting helps reduce the demand on potable water sources, lowers utility bills, and can be used for irrigation, flushing toilets, and other non-potable purposes. It also reduces stormwater runoff, helping to prevent erosion and pollution of water bodies.


What percentage is earth's water frozen water?

A bit less than 2% of the worlds water is frozen. Antarctica accounts for about 80% of the worlds fresh water.


Where was most of the worlds water during the ice age?

During the ice age, much of the world's water was locked up in massive ice sheets covering vast areas of the Earth's surface. These ice sheets extended over much of North America, Europe, and Asia, causing global sea levels to be much lower than they are today.

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How much of the worlds water is clean and drinkable?

as per findings only 3 % of the total available water in earth is drinkable. 97% is either seawater or non potable


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).


What is the word for drinkable water?

The juice was very drinkable


Is the water in this area safe for drinking, or is it not potable water?

The water in this area is safe for drinking, it is potable water.


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 definition of non-potable water and why is it important to distinguish it from potable water?

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.


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.