water supply
irrigation sprinklersLettuce field with irrigation sprinklers. water supply, available water provided to fulfill a particular need. If the need is domestic, industrial, or agricultural, the water must fulfill both quality and quantity requirements. Water supplies can be obtained by numerous types of engineering projects, such as wells, dams, or reservoirs. See water-supply system.
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Article Title:
water supply
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
22 January 2010
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December 04, 2024