fresh water

• Wasser, das nicht salzhaltig ist und meist in Flüssen, Seen und Bächen vorkommt, im Gegensatz zu Meerwasser; es ist trinkbar und für Landwirtschaft sowie die meisten Süßwasserorganismen geeignet.

Water that is not salty, typically found in rivers, lakes, and streams, as opposed to seawater. It is suitable for drinking, agriculture, and supporting most inland aquatic life.

1. Natural water sourceA2formal

   Water that is not salty, typically found in rivers, lakes, and streams, and suitable for drinking.

   Süßwasser

   • The lake provides fresh water for the entire town.
   • Fresh water is essential for all living organisms.
   • They collected fresh water from the mountain spring.

2. Non-saline waterB1formal

   Water with low salt content, as opposed to seawater or brackish water.

   Süßwasser

   • Fresh water fish cannot survive in saltwater.
   • The river is a major source of fresh water for irrigation.
   • Desalination plants convert seawater into fresh water.