low water

noun

: a low stage of the water in a river or lake
also : low tide

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The problems with the water system persisted, with residents being asked to boil their water for safety amid reports of brown water, leaking sewage and low water pressure. Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024 McGraw, whose organization operates in communities with low water access across the United States (including the Navajo Nation), said families often use clarity and taste to select drinking water supplies. Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024 Downstream in Memphis, Tennessee, northbound traffic can typically be shut down for 24 to 48 hours to let southbound traffic through or vice versa when there’s low water, Floarke said. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024 More:Here are 10 most popular boating locations in Texas and rules to follow However, that ramp has been closed since September 2023 due to low water levels, according to the Travis County Parks Department. Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for low water 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low water was in the 15th century

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“Low water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20water. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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