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tap water

NOUN
water from faucet
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These brands have benefited from higher scrutiny of tap water.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

When traveling to areas where cyclospriasis is endemic — including tropical or subtropical regions — avoid drinking tap water.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Like most inhabitants of the village of Szada, 25 kilometres northwest of Budapest, their home has been without tap water for almost two days.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Some areas get less than an hour of tap water a day.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Papa’s voice poured out of my mouth like warm, steady tap water.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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