water supply

Example Sentences

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Runoff from wildfire burn areas or bacteria such as E. coli could enter sinkholes connected to Roaring Springs Cave and reach the water supply.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

If the temperature remains constant, they’re going to consider shutting down the secondary water supply.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

If the temperature remains constant, officials will consider shutting down the secondary water supply.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Should the chemical spread, it could cause an environmental disaster, destroy the shoreline and possibly enter the water supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Thupa Inka descended the Moche River and paralyzed Chimor’s defenses by the simple expedient of threatening to destroy its water supply.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann