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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Droughts and heat waves can flourish in some regions, fueling wildfire danger and water supply concerns, while others are swamped by flooding rainfall.
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The move aims to preserve the region's water supply going into the summer when demand increases.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In India, the monsoon rains, which support agriculture and water supplies for hundreds of millions of people, have historically weakened during strong El Niño events.
—Pedro Dinezio, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Dishwasher Avoid costly water damage and a very unpleasant surprise upon your return home from vacation by unplugging the dishwasher and turning off the water supply altogether.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The move aims to preserve the region's water supply going into the summer when demand increases.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In India, the monsoon rains, which support agriculture and water supplies for hundreds of millions of people, have historically weakened during strong El Niño events.
—Pedro Dinezio, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Dishwasher Avoid costly water damage and a very unpleasant surprise upon your return home from vacation by unplugging the dishwasher and turning off the water supply altogether.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for water supply
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“Water supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20supply. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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