water supply
/ˈwɔːtər səˈplaɪ/ · wa·ter sup·ply
noun
- The system of infrastructure (pipes, pumps, treatment plants, etc.) that provides potable water to a community or facility. The city upgraded its water supply after the 2020 flood damaged several main lines.
- The quantity of water available for use at a given time. During the drought, the reservoir's water supply fell to just 30 percent of capacity.
Synonyms
water provisionwater sourcewater distributionaqueducthydration systemmunicipal waterwater servicesupply of water
Antonyms
Did you know? The Romans built one of the earliest large‑scale water supplies, the Aqua Appia, in 312 BC, a marvel of engineering that fed the city for centuries.