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If they are worried about it being unhealthy, they might do that. Boiling it kills a lot of things that can make you sick.
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Why are people often told to boil water after a flood?
During a flood, sources of drinking water may be contaminated by floodwater. This contamination may introduce harmful microorganisms into the drinking water.
Does drinking water boil at a lower temperature than salt water?
Yes, drinking water does boil at a lower temperature than salt water.
How do you make water safe for drinking?
boil it
Does drinking water boil faster then salt water?
yes
How water is purified for drinking?
boil it and let it cool.
How do villagers purify drinking water?
They take the drinking water, filter it(with charcoal and sand), then boil it to remove any bacteria.
How do you clean your drinking water in the tropical rain forest?
You get rainfall water and boil it. Or strain and boil freshwater. Also, there's chemicals you can use.
Corrugated iron roof is used to collect rainwater for drinking does it affect the quality of water will the collected water be safe for drinking?
Many people use this water in drinking water. I for one believe it does affect the quality of the water. Your roof has alot of bacteria and that bacteria will transfer to the water. If you boil the water in the kettle it should be fine.
Why is it necessary to boil water for drinking and cooking when a city water main breaks?
Contaminants could enter the water supply when a water main breaks, making it necessary to boil the water before drinking or cooking with it. Boiling water rids the water or bacteria and other harmful contaminants.
Do waterfalls have drinking water or salt water?
Unless it was a human made water fall and the water gets purified you would want to boil and clean the water before drinking the water.
What can saltwater not be used for?
it can not be used as drinking water if your lost at sea with no way to boil it
Does anything live in water?
Drinking water is required to be free from living things, like germs, but once in a while, the water gets some germs in it, and you have to boil the water before drinking it.
