drinking water

noun

: water that is clean enough for people to drink
Pollution is seeping into our drinking water.

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That’s why there are drinking water tanks with filters at various points throughout the development. Julimar Valentina Rivas Perez, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Overnight, both Iran and Kuwait reported strikes on desalination plants –- which are crucial for ensuring access to drinking water across much of the Middle East. Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Other behaviors that put autistic children at risk of drowning include drinking water while swimming, which puts them at risk for accidentally inhaling water; and holding their breath for prolonged periods, which can lead to fainting underwater. Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 The plan is to use the system to power essentials like a health clinic, refrigeration, and drinking water pumps. IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drinking water

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“Drinking water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinking%20water. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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