Potable Water is Water That

Question

Potable water is water that
A) is considered safe to drink because it is completely sterile.
B) contains biosensors.
C) contains a dangerous number of microorganisms.
D) is transferred from one place to another.
E) contains low amounts of microorganisms and is considered safe to drink.

Accepted Answer

Potable water is safe for consumption, meaning it doesn't contain harmful pathogens or chemicals that could cause harm. While it is difficult and expensive to achieve complete sterility, potable water typically contains low numbers of microorganisms that won't cause harm to humans. Therefore, option E, which states that potable water contains low amounts of microorganisms and is considered safe to drink, is the best choice.