Which of the following is not a feature of potable water?
a) It must be clean, colourless and odourless.
b) It must be free from bacteria
c) It must have excessive sodium ,calcium and magnesium
d) It must contain dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Answer :

c) It must have excessive sodium ,calcium and magnesium

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