Safe water criteria include – a) Free from pathogensb) Free from harmful chemicalsc) Free from chlorined) Free from colour and odoure) Usable for agricultural purposes
Correct Answer: abd
Description: Safe and wholesome water
Water intended for human consumption should be both safe and wholesome.
This has been defined as :-
Free from pathogenic agents.
Free from harmful chemical substances.
Pleasant to the taste, i.e., free from colour and odour; and
Usable for domestic purposes.
Water is said to be polluted or contaminated when it does not fulfill the above criteria
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