: a source, means, or process of supplying water (as for a community) usually including reservoirs, tunnels, and pipelines
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe Texas Tribune reported that experts say that the region's water supply may dry up by March 2023 for millions of people. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2022 The water supply in Mississippi's capital city, Jackson, remained unsafe for its 150,000 residents to drink or brush their teeth this week after water treatment pumps failed, exacerbating a persistent water crisis in the city. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Suspending outdoor irrigation will allow the limited water supply to adequately provide for residents, businesses and emergency services. Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 18 Aug. 2022 Because the water supply for the US West is approaching a tipping point and could be on the verge of collapse without drastic action. Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 The water supply needs from Lake Mead far surpass those from Lake Powell, Beard said. Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 The latter will address some environmental fears as a team of scientists tries to ensure that Earth’s water supply won’t suddenly disappear. Marta Balaga, Variety, 3 Aug. 2022 Recently, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California appropriated $20 million for project planning, saying the reservoir would make the region’s water supply more resilient in times of drought. Louis Sahagúnstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2022 The tensions between upstate residents and the city of 8.8 million people to the south touch on how the largest unfiltered water supply in the country will operate in an expected stormier future. Michael Hill, ajc, 21 Apr. 2022 See More