rainwater

Example Sentences

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As concern over health impacts grew in communities, the military spent about AU$1.3 billion treating 13  billion litres of water and supplying alternative sources to 785 properties, including bottled drinking water and rainwater tanks.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Here by the water’s edge, she nibbles on seeds and drinks rainwater, retreating to the house to sleep at night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He avoids bottled water due to microplastics and has set up an elaborate system to catch rainwater from the house roof.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Oil fires can also release sulphur and nitrogen oxides, which can form acids if they dissolve in rainwater, as well as other harmful hydrocarbons, metallic compounds and droplets of oil.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

We popped out of our life-vest seat belts to catch the rainwater with the tarp.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin