Why is natural water not considered safe for drinking
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Why is natural water not considered safe for drinking?
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The three main source of natural water are Surface water, underground water and Rain water.
Surface water is available on earth in the form of oceans , rivers, lakes etc.
Underground water present deep inside earth.
Rain water which comes in the form of rain or other forms of precipitation.
The natural water is not safe for drinking because of the following reasons:
1. It is contaminated by release of sewage and toxic chemicals from industries which causes threat to aquatic life and if humans drinks contaminated water they are prone to water borne diseases like Typhoid, cholera, Dysentery, Jaundice etc.
2. water can be contaminated by release of pesticides and fertilizers whcih is not
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