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Clean covered containers; prevent contamination.
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Storing Clean Water
NCERT anchor
Looking Around 2 — Water. Storing water in clean covered pots prevents illness — a key Water chapter habit.
What you'll learn
- Store clean water in covered, clean containers.
- Keep away from dirt and insects.
- Don't mix clean and dirty water.
Key concepts
Verbal: Store drinking water in a clean, covered container — keeps out dust, flies, and mosquitoes.
Symbolic: Clean pot + lid + clean ladle = safe storage. Open bucket overnight → risky.
Level 1 — Clean container
Wash bottle or matka; use lid.
Level 1 — Cover always
Stops dust, flies, mosquitoes (dengue).
Level 1 — Separate taps
Use clean ladle — don't dip dirty hands.
Level 2 — Finish in time
Stored water use within a day or two (home rule).
Level 2 — India
Steel ghada with lid; school RO water cooler with cover.
Worked example
Why should we cover the water pot at home?
Step 1 — Open pot attracts **dust and insects**.
Step 2 — Mosquitoes may lay eggs in still water.
Step 3 — Cover keeps water **clean and safe**.
Answer: To keep dirt and insects out.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Any bottle without washing | Old germs inside | Wash container first |
| Leave in sun open | Algae, warm germs | Cover and shade |
| Mix river and boiled water | Re-contaminates | Store only clean water |
Quick check
- Name a good container for water.
- Why not leave bucket open overnight?
- Clean or dirty ladle — which for water pot?
Stretch: Why is a covered matka better than an open bucket during dengue season?
Revision tip: Check your home water pot tonight — is it covered? Is the ladle clean?
Open the Practice tab for graded questions on Storing Clean Water.
Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- NCERT anchor
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
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