What does "potable" mean in English?

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Examples of how to use "potable" in Spanish

Spanish
El agua de este río no es potable.
English
The water from this river is not drinkable.
Spanish
El agua del río no es potable.
English
The water from the river is not drinkable.
Spanish
Compramos agua potable para el viaje.
English
We bought drinking water for the trip.
Spanish
¿Es potable el agua aquí?
English
Is the water here drinkable?
Spanish
Hay agua potable en ese pozo.
English
There is drinking water in that well.

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El agua de este río no es potable.

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