drinking water
noun
: water that is clean enough for people to drink
Pollution is seeping into our drinking water.
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Those limits were expected to reduce PFAS levels in drinking water for millions of people.
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Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Health advocates worry that the move will delay the removal of these chemicals from drinking water and that more people will be exposed to chemicals that may contribute to chronic health problems.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 14 May 2025
Municipal water leaders in Cleveland and Toledo have written public letters of support on behalf of the lab, advocating for the continuation of its work because of how important its tools and resources are for drinking water management.
—Anna Clark, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The legislation will take effect July 1 and force local governments to halt adding fluoride in drinking water — ending an oral-health program that’s in place for about 70% of Florida’s residents, according to a state estimate.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Health advocates worry that the move will delay the removal of these chemicals from drinking water and that more people will be exposed to chemicals that may contribute to chronic health problems.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 14 May 2025
Municipal water leaders in Cleveland and Toledo have written public letters of support on behalf of the lab, advocating for the continuation of its work because of how important its tools and resources are for drinking water management.
—Anna Clark, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The legislation will take effect July 1 and force local governments to halt adding fluoride in drinking water — ending an oral-health program that’s in place for about 70% of Florida’s residents, according to a state estimate.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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“Drinking water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinking%20water. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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