Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

water-authority

Noun
/ˈwɔː.tər əˈθɔːr.ɪ.ti/
Definition
A governmental or municipal organization responsible for managing and regulating water supply and quality.
Examples
  • The local water authority ensures that all residents have access to drinking water.
  • The water authority implemented new regulations to improve water conservation.
Meaning
Water-authority refers to an entity that oversees water resources, ensuring provision and maintenance of clean, safe water for public use and managing the infrastructure related to water distribution.
Synonyms
  • Water agency
  • Water board
  • Water management authority