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safe to drink

ADJECTIVE
potable
Synonyms


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Jersey Water stressed local water was "safe to drink", but agreed the island needed a framework to manage PFAS.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Unicorn horns can make poisonous water safe to drink, while a griffin’s feather can restore sight.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

Boiling the water will not make it safe to drink.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2026

Tap water is now safe to drink in areas served by all nine water systems where damage from the firestorms in Altadena and Pacific Palisades had prompted “do not drink” notices, state regulators said Friday.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2025

The water was cold and moving swiftly—good signs that it might be safe to drink.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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