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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He worried about damage to the local water supply and other environmental hazards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Lee said Monday the government would also invest 2.1 trillion won in electricity, water supply and industrial complex infrastructure, as semiconductor plants require a stable power supply around the clock, 365 days a year.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
"We are transforming our network to improve long-term resilience of our water supply; protecting the environment and tackling leaks as part of our multibillion-pound plan to deliver the long-term improvements our customers and communities expect."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Carbon isotope measurements suggested that the elephant lived in an environment with a dependable water supply.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
I made one concession to common sense: I left most of my water supply in the Hab.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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