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S: WHO – http://www.who.int/topics/drinking_water/en/ (last access: 28 May 2015); http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/afghanistan/more_info/virtual_library/humanitarian_aid/index_en.htm (last access: 16 July 2012).

N: 1. Potable Water (Drinking Water): Water that satisfies health standards, with respect to its chemical and bacteriological composition, and is agreeable to drink. (UN DHA).
2. Drinking water, like every other substance, contains small amounts of bacteria. Most of these bacteria are common ones and they are generally not harmful. Chlorine is usually added to drinking water to prevent bacterial growth while the water streams through pipelines. This is why drinking water also contains minimal amounts of chlorine.
Water mostly consists of minerals and other inorganic compounds, such as calcium.
3. The safety and accessibility of drinking-water are major concerns throughout the world. Health risks may arise from consumption of water contaminated with infectious agents, toxic chemicals, and radiological hazards. Improving access to safe drinking-water can result in tangible improvements to health.

S: 1. http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/4F99A3C28EC37D0EC12574A4002E89B4-reliefweb_aug2008.pdf (last access: 18 October 2015). 2. http://www.lenntech.com/applications/drinking/faq/drinking-water-faq.htm (last access: 28 May 2015). 3. WHO – http://www.who.int/topics/drinking_water/en/ (last access: 28 May 2015).

SYN: potable water

S: http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/4F99A3C28EC37D0EC12574A4002E89B4-reliefweb_aug2008.pdf (last access: 18 October 2015)

CR: tap water