water system
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2.3
- noun
- /ˈwɔːtər ˈsɪstəm/
:
sistema de abastecimiento de agua
- Part of the city's old water system.
- a public water system
- a drinking water system
- a municipal water system
So pipelines, power grid, nuclear plants, water systems is owned and operated by the private sector.
- So pipelines, power grid, nuclear plants, water systems is owned and operated by the private sector.
- But, and then they're making conjectures about, but think about the municipal water system.
- And that all goes into the water system and sewage system and into landfill.
- Those that are above the poverty level are just barely, its water system needs a complete, you know, really complete reinvestment, never mind the lead issue.
- You have a very high dollar hot water system and you don't even respect it.
Examples
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The federal regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act apply to public water systems.
Academic text (1994) -
Therefore, as scarcity increases, the level and reliability of access to water suffer unless water system budgets are increased.
Academic text (2008) -
We're raising money to help build a water system.
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Throughout the world, water systems are characterized by extensive government ownership or thorough regulation and control.
Academic text (1998) -
Under Stone's direction, a new water system was constructed, and new electrical lines and streetlamps were installed.
Academic text (2008) -
So when it rains and the rain falls on our open space, it's filtered, it becomes part of the aquifer, part of the water system.
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At that time, Petra was admired for its refined culture, massive architecture, and ingenious water system.
Academic text (2008) -
Almost 13 million Americans are served by water systems that may not adequately protect against microbial contaminants.
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The town recently upgraded its water system to ensure clean drinking water for all residents.
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The city council approved a plan to expand the water system to accommodate new developments.
Synonyms
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1.0
A supply of water for a town, building, or home
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1.6
A system that gives water to homes and buildings for drinking and washing
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3.5
A place or system that collects, cleans, and supplies water to people
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a network of interconnected streams and rivers' is directly derivable from combining 'water' (bodies of water like rivers) with 'system' (a collection or network), so a learner who knows both words can infer the sense. This noun+noun composition is a common, cross-linguistic pattern (e.g. 'river system') and therefore readily understandable at B1.
Etymology
Water system joins water and system: imagine pipes, tanks and pumps that collect, clean and send water to homes. So water system means 'the pipes and facilities that bring clean water to a community'.