water supply
noun
the supply of purified water available to a community.
water supplies
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pluralof water supply.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This summer has been exceptionally dry and hot, with temperatures setting numerous records and drought conditions leaving water supplies under strain and prompting warnings from farmers about the impact on food supplies.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
At one point, fresh water supplies dwindled and food became scarce, prompting Islam to introduce rationing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Kuwait has so far weathered the strikes on its power and water supplies, drawing on reserve capacity and emergency repairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Possible measures include rescuing and relocating fish, increased business checks on water usage, and redistribution of water supplies.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The pollution of water supplies with radioactive materials poses another problem.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
