Why does rain water conduct electricity? Rain water conduct electricity and distilled water does not because distilled water is water in pure form and is neutral. Rain water is not pure water and dissociates into ions and so conducts electricity.

Is rain water a conductor of electricity?

Thus rainwater is conducting electricity while distilled water is not conducting electricity.

Is rainwater a good conductor?

Due to the presence of small amount of acids in it rain water becomes a conductor of electricity . It is not safe for electrician to carry out electrical repairs in the outdoor area during heavy downpour.