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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Though that setup varies by region, local governments often do actually need people's help to protect their limited residential water supply.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The issue appears to stem from the area's water supply rather than routine maintenance.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
By collecting and storing rainwater, these barrels not only reduce strain on local water supplies but also provide a free, eco-friendly way to water garden plants, clean garden tools, and refill birdbaths.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Journeymen plumbers have demonstrated competence across water supply systems, sanitary drainage and venting, storm drainage, gas piping and appliance connections, and heating systems.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
The issue appears to stem from the area's water supply rather than routine maintenance.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
By collecting and storing rainwater, these barrels not only reduce strain on local water supplies but also provide a free, eco-friendly way to water garden plants, clean garden tools, and refill birdbaths.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Journeymen plumbers have demonstrated competence across water supply systems, sanitary drainage and venting, storm drainage, gas piping and appliance connections, and heating systems.
—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for water supply
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“Water supply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20supply. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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