Identify what constitutes the defining characteristic of potable water.

Potable water can be defined as the water that can used for drinking purpose and it should not harm the body in longer terms.

The potable water is high quality water which lacks pathogen that causes contamination.

It has dissolved minerals, salts, ions, oxygen and some other gases like nitrogen, carbon dioxide in an appropriate amount.

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