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Keywords: Unsafe, Unpalatable, Objectionable, Drink, Contaminants

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Water that is unsafe to drink or to use in cooking.

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Water not suitable for drinking

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Describes water that may contain objectionable pollution, contamination, minerals, or infective agents and is considered unsafe or unsuitable for drinking. Compare potable.

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Water that is unsafe or unpalatable to drink because in contains objectionable pollution, contamination, minerals, or infective agents.

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