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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Meanwhile "risk to water supplies" is another climate change issue identified by the Met Office, and Severn Trent is working to tackle that.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
They can put at risk our satellites, power plants and water supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
In recent years, however, unusually dry conditions across the Rio Grande basin have placed growing pressure on those water supplies.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Californians are concerned that the proliferation of data centers will increase their electricity bills and strain water supplies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Their bags had everything they needed—food, water, supplies, the journal.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
