water system

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"The whole world is experiencing a prolonged drought but Turkey is also facing a severe hydrological drought," he said of a phenomenon where rainfall shortages hit the wider water system, depleting water bodies and groundwater.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Alan Wilson said some changes had been made to the cold water system or "will be instructed" to allow the facilities to open on time.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The reports, by the city and the global infrastructure firm AECOM, also recommended that the city complete significant brush clearance work, bolster its water system and move electrical wires underground.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Osaka has received an unusual donation -- 21 kilograms of gold -- to pay for the maintenance of its ageing water system, the Japanese commercial hub announced Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Water from the system—the first water system in the United States—was sweeter tasting and had no offensive odor.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy