Can one freeze water instead of boiling to make it safe to drink? Why or why not? 5.40K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K May 17, 2019 0 Comments This is in the context of well/tap water that doesn’t meet “potable water” requirements due to lack of inspection thoroughness/frequency In: Chemistry 7 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 17, 2019 0 Comments Not really. All it does is make them inactive until you thaw them. Sure, you may kill some of them when ice crystals form inside the bacterial walls, but it won’t be enough to make the water safe to drink. You are viewing 1 out of 7 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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