2007-02-07 16:25:38 · 8 answers · asked by supabebe 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes. Many islands get their drinking water through
a process called "reverse osmosis", which actually
produces a result that is LESS pure than distilled
water.
Interestingly, in both distilled and reverse osmosis,
the resulting water is so pure that it doesn't taste
very good. People usually add minerals back into
the water to improve the taste.
Both processes require a great deal of energy.
You tend to see them in places like Saudi Arabia
where fresh water is scarce but energy is not.
2007-02-07 16:27:49 · answer #1 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...to be labled distilled ...
the water was boiled or steamed for at least 5 minutes which kills all harmful components...yielding pure drinkable H20.
2007-02-07 16:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... It is too pure to taste good. The little salt in regular water makes it tasty.
2007-02-07 16:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by azorysky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
http://www.durastill.com/myths.html
2007-02-07 16:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by Aimee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes b/c when they evaporate the water in the process, the salt does not evaporate. Neither does most minerals.
2007-02-07 16:28:49 · answer #5 · answered by bobcat70 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
any salt water can be drank. the only problem is that it causes dehyration.
2007-02-07 16:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by panacea0522 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be sewer water, and ***IF*** it is properly distilled, then it is ok
2007-02-07 16:28:53 · answer #7 · answered by center of the universe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Properly done sure why not?
2007-02-07 16:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋