drinking water
noun
: water that is clean enough for people to drink
Pollution is seeping into our drinking water.
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Some research suggests that staying hydrated by drinking water may be as effective as applying topical moisturizer.12
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—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Related article Scientists discover concerning new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The NIH and White House did not respond to ProPublica’s request for comment.
—Annie Waldman and Sharon Lerner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Duke’s decision not to drastically draw down water levels in Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake ahead of Helene took into consideration forecasts and drinking water needs, Walsh said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Some research suggests that staying hydrated by drinking water may be as effective as applying topical moisturizer.12
9.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Related article Scientists discover concerning new source of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The NIH and White House did not respond to ProPublica’s request for comment.
—Annie Waldman and Sharon Lerner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Duke’s decision not to drastically draw down water levels in Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake ahead of Helene took into consideration forecasts and drinking water needs, Walsh said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Drinking water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinking%20water. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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