tap water

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The installation of lead service lines was banned nationwide in 1986, but millions of homes still receive tap water through them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The Democratic governor reflected on other parts of his water policies, saying he has prioritized securing funds to provide clean drinking water to more communities where Californians live with contaminated tap water.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Ofwat said company failures left it unable to cope during periods of high demand or extreme weather, leaving customers with no tap water, unable to shower or bathe or flush their toilets.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

I went into the kitchen and got her a glass of tap water.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos