eli5: Is there such a concept as adding essential vitamins and minerals to potable water? If so, does it happen in a large scale anywhere in the world?

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eli5: Is there such a concept as adding essential vitamins and minerals to potable water? If so, does it happen in a large scale anywhere in the world?

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Thank you everyone! I’m going to look at these answers in more detail when my brain works again.

I suppose I was wondering if a group of people were chronically deficient in certain micronutrients and minerals if adding it to the water would be a viable method delivery.

I didn’t consider the buildup, overdose potential and the probable negative environmental impacts.

Thanks again!