Fresh water is naturally occurring water on Earth’s surface in ice sheets, ice caps, glaciers, icebergs, bogs, ponds, lakes, rivers and streams, and underground as groundwater in aquifers and underground streams. Fresh water is generally characterized by having low concentrations of dissolved salts and other total dissolved solids. The term specifically excludes seawater and brackish water although it does include mineral-rich waters such as chalybeate springs. The term “sweet water” (from Spanish “agua dulce”) has been used to describe fresh water in contrast to salt water. The term fresh water does not have the same meaning as potable water. Much surface fresh water and some ground water are unsuitable for drinking without some form of purification because of the presence of chemical or biological contaminants.
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Definition of "Fresh water" by Chat GPT: Fresh water refers to water that contains low levels of dissolved salts and minerals, making it suitable for consumption by humans and most land animals. It is typically found in sources such as lakes, rivers, and groundwater, and is essential for various human activities, including drinking, irrigation, and industrial processes.
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