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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Some farmers are putting tarps on their water supplies to fend off migratory birds and are requiring sanitary precautions such as disinfecting tools and boots for people who travel from ranch to ranch, like hoof trimmers, according to Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies in Turlock.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
For years, scientists have said that atmospheric rivers can either make or break the water supplies of thirsty California cities and farms.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
For months after being captured, Ms. Dauda said, the girls slept outside in the Sambisa forest, Boko Haram’s hide-out, listened to a steady stream of Islamic preachers and fought over limited water supplies.
—Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024
And because the drinking water supply is almost entirely from groundwater, shifting weather patterns can pose a major problem.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
The attorneys general of more than half of U.S. states have already initiated litigation against the manufacturers of PFAS chemicals for contaminating water supplies and other natural resources.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
The global industry consumes almost as much water as New York City does, according to an S&P Global Ratings report, which flagged water supply as a potential threat.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
According to the American Red Cross and the weather service, here is how to prepare:
If there are water supply lines in the garage, keep your garage doors closed.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2024
Acting on instructions from his Russian handler, the SBU said in a press release, the soldier planned to add a poisonous substance to the water supply of the laundry complex used by senior officers.
—Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
For years, scientists have said that atmospheric rivers can either make or break the water supplies of thirsty California cities and farms.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
For months after being captured, Ms. Dauda said, the girls slept outside in the Sambisa forest, Boko Haram’s hide-out, listened to a steady stream of Islamic preachers and fought over limited water supplies.
—Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024
And because the drinking water supply is almost entirely from groundwater, shifting weather patterns can pose a major problem.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
The attorneys general of more than half of U.S. states have already initiated litigation against the manufacturers of PFAS chemicals for contaminating water supplies and other natural resources.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
The global industry consumes almost as much water as New York City does, according to an S&P Global Ratings report, which flagged water supply as a potential threat.
—Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
According to the American Red Cross and the weather service, here is how to prepare:
If there are water supply lines in the garage, keep your garage doors closed.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2024
Acting on instructions from his Russian handler, the SBU said in a press release, the soldier planned to add a poisonous substance to the water supply of the laundry complex used by senior officers.
—Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
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