water supply; water service; tap water
Refers to the public water supply system, the service itself, or the water that comes out of the tap.
The water bill was high this month.
The water supply in this area is well maintained.
Can I drink the tap water as it is?
Used in geographical names for narrow waterways or straits, such as 関門水道 (Kanmon Strait).
The Kanmon Strait lies between Honshu and Kyushu.
water course; waterway
A general term for a waterway or artificial channel; less common than sense 1 in everyday speech.
This channel is used as an agricultural waterway.
This village doesn't have running water installed yet.
The water supply was cut off because of the typhoon.
We will temporarily shut off the water supply for construction work.
waterworks bureau; water department
water and sewer services; water supply and sewerage
gray-water system; recycled wastewater system
water bill; water charge
plumber; plumbing shop
water rates; water charges
water tap; faucet; hydrant
water supply industry
tap water
water pipe
water tap; faucet; spigot
waterworks; water supply construction; plumbing work