drinking water
noun
: water that is clean enough for people to drink
Pollution is seeping into our drinking water.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Stay hydrated, especially during flights, by drinking water hourly and using electrolytes.
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Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Both are being held up by the state’s denial of permits over concerns that drinking water and sewer service are inadequate to handle thousands of inhabitants.
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Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Stay hydrated, especially during flights, by drinking water hourly and using electrolytes.
—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Both are being held up by the state’s denial of permits over concerns that drinking water and sewer service are inadequate to handle thousands of inhabitants.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The new plant will produce 50 million gallons of drinking water every day using cutting-edge nanofiltration and ion-exchange technologies to deliver clear, high-quality water.
—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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“Drinking water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinking%20water. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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