drinking water
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A new study from MIT indicates that a cancer-causing chemical found in some medications and in drinking water contaminated by industrial activity may pose a much greater risk to children than to adults.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
"The Mournes also provide drinking water for much of Northern Ireland, and livelihoods for farmers and tourism providers which can all be impacted by fires."
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Collins said the cover, which spans roughly 10 acres, is to ensure safe, reliable drinking water and to maintain the facility while the department considers long-term options to replace the floating cover method.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The supposed environmental concern is that the chemicals could build up in drinking water and soil, which could affect the food supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
We had to first climb Water Tank Mountain, so called because of the two cylindrical steel water tanks on top that held Coalwood’s drinking water.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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