water system

American  

noun

1. a river and all its branches.

2. a system of supplying water, as throughout a metropolitan area.

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water system British  

noun

1. a river and all its tributaries

2. a system for supplying water to a community

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Etymology

Origin of water system

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

It was also "prioritising investment in infrastructure to improve the resilience of our water system," she added.

From BBC

Those are even more important because significant under-investment in the electricity and water systems mean they are unreliable and have undermined government pledges to increase domestic production of everything from food to consumer goods.

From BBC

Nearly a year later, residents and experts are examining the weaknesses of L.A.’s water systems and are calling to redesign Southern California’s water infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times

Adding to concerns was the fact that disposing of waste rock would take place within a protected water system.

From Barron's

The deadly wildfires in January revealed the limitations of Southern California’s water systems.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• waterworks