(a) What is potable water? Name any two methods to make water safe for drinking.
(b) State two ways in which you conserve water at home by, preventing its wastage.


(a) The water which is safe for drinking without any risk of health problems is called potable water. Water can be made safe for drinking in the following ways:

  • Household filters such as candle-type filters can be used at homes to make the water safe for drinking.
  • Boiling of water can be done before drinking at home. Boiling kills, the germs present in water and makes water safe for drinking.

(b)  Two ways in which you conserve water at home by, preventing its wastage.

  • We should save water consciously and should prevent the wastage of water. We must reuse, recycle and reduce the usage of water.
  • We must try to reuse water. For example, water used for washing vegetables can be used to water plants in the garden.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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