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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State and local governments control most of the water supplies in municipalities across the country. Nadia Kounang, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024 These mussels can clog critical water intakes and fish screens and also foul major pipes relied on for water supply. Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 The cost of living and the lack of water supply were also top worries here. Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 Step 2: Start and Test the Pressure Washer Connect the garden hose to the pressure washer and turn on the water supply. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for water supply 

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of water supply was in 1805

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“Water supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20supply. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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