water system

noun

1. a river and all its branches.

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

water system

noun

1. a river and all its tributaries

2. a system for supplying water to a community

Word History and Origins

Origin of water system¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Last month, the health trust said the projected costs for the newly-discovered water system issues were up to £6m, not including legal fees.

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In addition to water costs, the researchers looked at quality as they updated their Southern California Water Systems Atlas with details on 663 water systems across six counties that serve about 40% of California’s population.

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But fire and water experts have repeatedly said that the conditions during the fire were unprecedented, and one that no urban water system could have been properly prepared.

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The cost of installing this kind of heat pump varies depending on what kind of home you have and the heating and water system already in it; estimates vary from £4,000-£10,000.

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He added large public buildings with complex water systems, such as hospitals, can be at an increased risk of waterborne contamination.

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Related Words

• waterworks