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Importance of water - class-XI
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Treated water is:
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A
distilled water
B
potable water
💡 Explanation:
Treated water is the one that has improved quality of water to make it more acceptable for a specific end-use. The end use may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, river flow maintenance, water recreation or many other uses, including being safely returned to the environment.
Distilled water is obtained after condensation of steam.
Potable water is the fittest form of water, suitable for consumption after treatment.
Rain water and river water contains dissolved gases, minerals and particulates from the environment. They are natural form of water.
Therefore option A and B are correct.