water supply
Americannoun
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water supplies
plural
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the supply of purified water available to a community.
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the facilities for storing and supplying this water, as reservoirs and pipelines.
noun
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an arrangement of reservoirs, purification plant, distribution pipes, etc, for providing water to a community
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the supply of treated and purified water for a community
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Origin of water supply
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Supporters of the so-called roadless rule say it has preserved clean water supply, outdoor recreation spaces and habitats for endangered species in national forests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
A.I. writing is now in my water supply, whether I can identify each new gulp or not.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
Mulholland wanted to guarantee L.A.’s water supply against the threat of drought and saboteurs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
That way he knows exactly which nutrients and chemicals need to go into the water supply.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The water supply had almost completely disappeared; what was left was covered with dust and dirt.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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