safe to drink

Example Sentences

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Unicorn horns can make poisonous water safe to drink, while a griffin’s feather can restore sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The firm told customers the water was safe to drink at that time.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

That enabled Las Flores to begin the cycle of testing and flushing, which culminated in the determination that the water was safe to drink.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

As the H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread in poultry flocks and dairy cattle, consumers may worry about whether the U.S. milk supply is safe to drink.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

And the city water, because of recent flooding, wasn’t safe to drink when we got there.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French