Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The obtaining of water for and its distribution to a town or city, as far as possible in sufficient quantity and of satisfactory quality; also, the amount of water thus provided and distributed.
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Examples
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In previous droughts, communities slow to address water-supply problems have taken drastic measures.
Even After Rain, Texas Drought Persists Nathan Koppel 2012
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The company stressed, however, that the availability of multiple water-supply sources, including on-site fire trucks, minimizes the risk.
Japan Plant's Radioactive Leaks Diminish Mitsuru Obe 2011
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That familiarity with word origins helped him spell the Arabic-based word "foggara" — meaning an ancient water-supply system - during the second preliminary round, helping him qualify for the semifinals.
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One problem at Fukushima Daiichi, for instance, was that Tepco workers on the scene didn't know how to use the safety equipment, such as vents and emergency water-supply systems, that had been installed in case of an accident.
Japan Plans Age Limits, Tougher Tests for Nuclear Plants Kelly Olsen 2012
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Damir Sagolj/Reuters Students and volunteers worked Oct. 1 on a water-supply system in Haeju, South Hwanghae Province.
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That familiarity with word origins helped him spell the Arabic-based word "foggara" — meaning an ancient water-supply system - during the second preliminary round, helping him qualify for the semifinals.
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If the toilet runs nonstop, you're probably ready for a new flapper or valve, while leaks are signs of faulty water-supply connections.
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We've set up volunteer committees--made up of citizens, officials, water-system operators, business owners and anyone that's interested in participating--to visit businesses near water-supply intakes and wells, and we try to educate them on best management practices to prevent pollution.
Susan Buchanan: New Orleans Tap Water Beats Odds, Meets All Regulatory Standards Susan Buchanan 2011
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The government estimates 250 water-supply networks in the countryside that were damaged by several hurricanes in 2008 still haven't been repaired.
Haiti Scrambles to Secure Clean Water Ingrid Arnesen 2010
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Just as they're getting near to where the treasure ain't, a little accident like the loss of their water-supply sends them into port and out again to start hunting all over.
CHAPTER XIII 2010
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