Freshwater Biome

The freshwater biome is naturally occuring water on the world's lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams. A largest source of freshwater is rain, mist, or snow from the atmosphere. Most of the freshwater in the world is locked in the ice sheet, ice cap, and iceberg found in the polar biome. Fresh water is characterized by having low concentrations (< 0.05%) of dissolved salts; although it includes mineral-rich waters.

Drinking water, or potable water, is the common term for fresh water that is suitable for drinking. 97% of the water in the world is seawater

  • Stillwater
    • Lakes and ponds
  • Running water
    • Streams and rivers
  • Groundwater
    • Flows through rocks and aquifers
  • Frozen
    • Locked in ice - 75% of all fresh water