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drinking water
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water safe for consumption
Drinking water is water that is safe for people to consume without causing illness. It matters because access to clean drinking water is essential for human health and survival.
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Drinking water that is supplied through a tap (tap water)
Drinking water or potable water is water that is safe for ingestion, either when drunk directly in liquid form or consumed indirectly through food preparation. It is often supplied through taps, in which case it is also called tap water.
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