undrinkable
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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According to a press release from Sherrill's office, detainees have complained of undrinkable water, a lack of medical attention, and the spread of the flu and Covid-19 within the facility.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Down the winding, two-lane roads that connect communities, a pastor organizes bottled-water drives for neighbors whose tap water is undrinkable, while the local utility patches together funding for long-term solutions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
The spill has killed the fish around the towns of Chambishi and Kitwe, made the water undrinkable and destroyed crops, farmers have told the BBC.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
Flowing water has become first undrinkable, then unswimmable, and now in places even untouchable without falling sick.
From Salon ● May 28, 2025
So far there’s been no sign of a freshwater stream or pond, and the saltwater’s undrinkable.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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