drinking water

British  

noun

1. water reserved or suitable for drinking

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Example Sentences

The Middle East’s abundant desalination plants, which remove salt from the Gulf’s seawater, are the key source of drinking water for millions of residents in the arid region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Middle East countries, including Bahrain, depend heavily on desalination plants for drinking water.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I thank the DWI for their thorough investigation and for their ongoing work to protect public health and ensure that our drinking water is safe."

From BBC

And with additional investment in upgrades, the Carlsbad desalination plant could be expanded to transform more seawater into drinking water, thereby freeing up additional water to be traded to cities that need it.

From Los Angeles Times

"Breathing in the night sky is something totally different: Cool, cold, fresh and pure - like drinking water from a well."

From BBC