water supply
noun
: a source, means, or process of supplying water (as for a community) usually including reservoirs, tunnels, and pipelines
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In some cases, residents share water supplies with relatives and friends, while others get relief from nonprofits that offer free water system installations.
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Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Among its biggest feats is its water management, which harvests and purifies more than 12,000 gallons daily, reducing the burden on the town of Soufriere’s water supply.
—Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024
The presiding official, Suresh Kumar Gupta, complained that the room had no air-conditioning, and the water supply in the bathrooms was also affected.
—Mujib Mashal, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Besides helping conserve your area's water supply, collected rainwater can be used in your garden to reduce your water bill.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
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Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
Among its biggest feats is its water management, which harvests and purifies more than 12,000 gallons daily, reducing the burden on the town of Soufriere’s water supply.
—Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2024
The presiding official, Suresh Kumar Gupta, complained that the room had no air-conditioning, and the water supply in the bathrooms was also affected.
—Mujib Mashal, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Besides helping conserve your area's water supply, collected rainwater can be used in your garden to reduce your water bill.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
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“Water supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20supply. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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