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Freshwater typically contains a very low concentration of salt, usually less than 0.5%. In most freshwater sources, such as rivers and lakes, the salt content is often around 0.01% to 0.1%. This minimal salinity is what distinguishes freshwater from saltwater, which has a salt concentration of approximately 3.5%.

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