Flexi Says: Pure water is an inorganic chemical compound and therefore does not contain cells. However, microscopic life exists in all natural waters on Earth, including oceans, streams, lakes, and even hot springs. Microbes that live in water include single-celled eukaryotes (protists) in addition to a variety of bacteria (prokaryotes). Some species of bacteria and archaea are adapted to extreme environments, including hot springs and hydrothermal vents.
