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tap water

noun

water, obtained directly from a faucet or tap, that has not been purified, distilled, or otherwise treated.

tap water

noun

water drawn off through taps from pipes in a house, as distinguished from distilled water, mineral water, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tap water¹

First recorded in 1880–85

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With easy access to the beach, free tap water and public toilets just metres away, the road has become a popular destination for touring vehicles.

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Residents can be exposed by drinking contaminated water or inhaling benzene that enters the air when tap water is heated up or boiled.

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Thompson appears as a correspondent discussing ways to replace foreign imports like Perrier with American versions like “Uncle Bubble,” made from Tennessee tap water.

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In Instagram videos from her Venice kitchen, she cheers on residents while giving updates on tap water and power poles.

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Pacific Palisades residents who have been unable to safely use their tap water due to carcinogens in the system have a new tool to track their utility’s progress in flushing out the contaminants.

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