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  2. Public water system - Wikipedia

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    The term "public" in "public water system" refers to the people drinking the water, not to the ownership of the system. Some US states (e.g. New York) have varying definitions. Over 286 million Americans get their tap water from a community water system.

  3. History of water supply and sanitation - Wikipedia

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    The history of water supply and sanitation is one of a logistical challenge to provide clean water and sanitation systems since the dawn of civilization. Where water resources, infrastructure or sanitation systems were insufficient, diseases spread and people fell sick or died prematurely.

  4. Water supply - Wikipedia

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    Water supply is the provision of water by public utilities, commercial organisations, community endeavors or by individuals, usually via a system of pumps and pipes. Public water supply systems are crucial to properly functioning societies. These systems are what supply drinking water to populations around the globe. [1]

  5. Drinking water - Wikipedia

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    As of 2017, 90% of people having access to water from a source that is suitable for drinking – called improved water source – and 71% of the world could access safely managed drinking water that is clean and available on-demand. [1] Estimates suggest that at least 25% of improved sources contain fecal contamination.

  6. Water supply network - Wikipedia

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    A water supply system typically includes the following: A drainage basin (see water purification – sources of drinking water) A raw water collection point (above or below ground) where the water accumulates, such as a lake, a river, or groundwater from an underground aquifer.

  7. New York City water supply system - Wikipedia

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    With three major water systems (Croton, Catskill, and Delaware) stretching up to 125 miles (201 km) away from the city, its water supply system is one of the most extensive municipal water systems in the world. New York's water treatment process is simpler than most other American cities.

  8. London water supply infrastructure - Wikipedia

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    London's water supply infrastructure has developed over the centuries in line with the expansion of London . Beginning in the 16th century, private companies supplied fresh water to parts of London from wells, the River Thames and the River Lea. Further demand prompted new sources, particularly when the Agricultural and Industrial Revolution ...

  9. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power - Wikipedia

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    Water system. The LADWP provided about 159 billion gallons (602 million cubic meters) of water in 2019, to 735,600 water service connections, pumping it through 7,340 miles (11,813 km) of pipe. In fiscal years 2016–2020:

  10. Detroit Water and Sewerage Department - Wikipedia

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    The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is a sprawling network covering 1,079 square-miles, servicing more than 40 percent of the U.S. state of Michigan's population, and employing nearly 2,000 people. The DWSD is one of the most extensive and largest water and sewage systems in the United States.

  11. Water distribution system - Wikipedia

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    A water distribution system is a part of water supply network with components that carry potable water from a centralized treatment plant or wells to consumers to satisfy residential, commercial, industrial and fire fighting requirements.