Does Fresh Water Have Any Salt in It? The Surprising Answer
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According to the United States Geological Survey, freshwater is defined as having less than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of dissolved salts. This reveals that, contrary to popular belief, pure H2O is virtually nonexistent in nature, meaning yes, fresh water does have some salt in it. These salts, along with other dissolved minerals, are present in minute quantities that are generally undetectable to the human palate.
