running water
noun
: water distributed through pipes and fixtures
a cabin with hot and cold running water
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a cabin with hot and cold running water
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
The kitchen handwash sink had running water, but didn’t have soap or paper towels.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The log cabin, which was nestled amongst the Smoky Mountains, had no electricity or running water.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Each Noah device is priced just under $500, with an average annual water rate of $22 per unit in Illinois, which covers the cost of running water every three hours.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
The kitchen handwash sink had running water, but didn’t have soap or paper towels.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The log cabin, which was nestled amongst the Smoky Mountains, had no electricity or running water.
—Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Each Noah device is priced just under $500, with an average annual water rate of $22 per unit in Illinois, which covers the cost of running water every three hours.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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“Running water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20water. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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