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water system

noun

  1. a river and all its branches.

  2. a system of supplying water, as throughout a metropolitan area.



water system

noun

  1. a river and all its tributaries

  2. a system for supplying water to a community

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of water system1

First recorded in 1825–35
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The commission said that the UK's water system has suffered "deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures over the years".

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In response to Sir Jon's findings, Environment Secretary Steve Reed described the water system as "broken", adding that the government would respond to the commission in full.

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These bonds are issued by state or local governments to fund public projects like roads or water systems.

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They examined the effects the Palisades and Eaton fires had on 11 community water systems, two sewer systems, and thousands of private wells and septic systems in L.A.

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Everything from handheld electronics and medical devices to water systems would be rendered completely useless.

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