drinking water
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Drinking water comes from different places depending on the geography and geology of regions.
From BBC • May 14, 2025
Drinking water quality in Camarillo was unaffected; but Gross’ water company, Pleasant Valley Mutual Water Company, notified customers that there is possible fire-related contamination and the water is unsafe to drink.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2024
Drinking water is trucked in twice a month.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2024
"Drinking water is largely safe, and I don't hesitate drinking it," he says.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
Drinking water came from a convenience store miles away—without permission, the Warden or one of the children quickly shoved their plastic jugs under an outside spigot and hoped no one saw them.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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