drinking water; potable water
Refers to water that is safe or intended for people to drink. Common in practical contexts such as disasters, supplies, sanitation, and water quality.
We store drinking water in preparation for disasters.
The water from this well can be used as drinking water.
After the earthquake, it was difficult to secure drinking water.
In the disaster area, drinking water is in short supply.
The city distributed drinking water at the evacuation shelters.
Households should stockpile drinking water as well.