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Water that has less than 0.5 parts per thousand of salt dissolved in it is usually considered fresh water. If it has more than 0.5 ppt it would be considered brackish water.

Fresh water < 0.5 ppt

Brackish water 0.5 - 30 ppt

Saline water 30-50 ppt

Brine > 50 ppt

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