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Here is a good article on the mineral content of various tap water and bottled water sources.
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1495189
In general, tap water contains minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, zinc, iron, copper, and fluoride. This is not a comprehensive list, and mineral content of water varies dramatically by region, source, and distribution system. Even your household Plumbing will have an effect.
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Is there a boiling point for tap water?
Yes, it may be different depending on mineral content. Pure water boiling point- 212 degrees Fahrenheit
Now a days why do people prefer to drink mineral water instead of tap water?
People prefer to drink mineral water rather than tap water as mineral water has had all the bad microbes taken out by a filter. Tap water however, has had the bad microbes taken out with small amounts of chlorine The chlorine is not good for you to drink. Now though, at home you can by a tap filter to get mineral water out of your tap.
What percent of the water in gambia is drinkable?
Gambians drink tap water, it is clean and safe for them to drink. However the mineral content is such that it will give tourists the famous 'Banjul belly' - diarrhoea to you and me
Why does the mosquito's eggs die in mineral and tap water?
Mineral and tap water do not have the tiny insects that mosquitos feed on.So, the mosquitos' larve would die from starvation.
Which water is best for plants tap water mineral water or seltzer water?
Mineral water because it has lots of nutrients and enerrgy for the plant to grow quicker.
Is mineral water healthier than tap water?
Yes, mineral water means the water is treated with accurate amount of permissible minerals are present in the packaged drinking water.
Is tap water or bottle water better for plants?
tap water is not that good because of chlorine. So low mineral water in bottles is better for them the chlorine might not be that good for plants, but plants do need the minerals in tap water.
Does letting tap water sit out evaporate minerals?
After water evaporation a mineral residue remain.
What should be added to the electrolyte in a battery to bring it to the proper level?
Distilled water or filtered water, never use tap water in a battery. Due to the mineral content in tap water this can over time short out the cells in the batter and reduce the battery life. If you are in a pinch you can use filtered bottle water, read the label to be sure the minerals have been removed.
How is distilled water and mineral water different from tap water?
I can't help with mineral water. But, Distilled water can be classified as high purity water in a since. There is no contaminates or microbiology in the water. Tap Water will, in most cases, have some minerals still in it like iron, manganese, but at really low levels. Of course city tap water will have a small chlorine residual to make sure no microbiology will enter the system as it is delivered. So tap water can have some minerals but no pathogens.
Is it safe to water house plant orchids with tap water?
depends on the chloride/ chlorine content of the water
Can you use Carbon Dioxide tablets to make mineral water at home?
No. Mineral water is just that, mineral water. It contains various minerals that can be beneficial to your health. Simply adding cO2 will just give you bubbly tap water.
