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
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Businesses are estimated to use nearly a third of the water supply in England and Wales, with just under half of that coming from only 1% of companies.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Data centers, often massive, require equipment for heating and cooling, ventilation, and water supply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
Again the sewage threatened the city’s water supply.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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