Does boiling water make it safe to drink?

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A pot of water at a rolling boil sits on a lit gas stove burner, with bubbles rising rapidly to the surface.

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A pot of water at a rolling boil sits on a lit gas stove burner, with bubbles rising rapidly to the surface.

Boiling water on a stove

The process of boiling water can make it safer to drink by killing harmful microorganisms.

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