drinking water
nounUK /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ ˌwɔːtə/
US /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ ˌwɔtər/
Water that is clean and safe for people to drink.
Always carry a bottle of drinking water when you go hiking.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Water supplied through pipes for household use, especially for drinking and cooking.
The city tested its drinking water for lead last month.
3. A supply of water kept for drinking, as on a ship or during a journey.
The sailors rationed their drinking water during the long voyage.
4. Water treated or purified so it meets health standards for human consumption.
The camp provides filtered drinking water to all visitors.