non-potable

[US]/[ˈnɒn pəʊtəbl]/
[UK]/[ˈnɑːn poʊtəbəl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Not suitable for drinking.; Not intended for drinking; unfit for human consumption.
n.Water that is not safe to drink.

Phrases & Collocations

non-potable water

was non-potable

non-potable source

making it non-potable

non-potable supply

clearly non-potable

found non-potable

remain non-potable

strictly non-potable

is non-potable

Example Sentences

the well provided non-potable water for irrigation.

we used non-potable water to flush the toilets.

the industrial process required a constant supply of non-potable water.

ensure the non-potable water source is clearly labeled.

the system used non-potable water for cooling purposes.

a separate pipe carried the non-potable water supply.

the landscaping relied on non-potable water for irrigation.

testing confirmed the water was non-potable and unsafe to drink.

recycling non-potable water is an environmentally friendly practice.

the facility’s non-potable water system was recently upgraded.

we installed a filter to treat the non-potable water.

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