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Marine and Freshwater

Definition(s)

Water that is agreeable to drink, does not present health hazards and whose quality is normally regulated by legislation. (Source: GEMET/GUNN)

In other languages

French
eau potable
Russian
питьевая вода
Spanish
agua potable
Arabic
مياه الشرب

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Drinking water

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Protocol on Water and Health
United Nations Environment Assembly