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water supply
The entire infrastructure and process through which households, industry, and agriculture are supplied with water.
Nach dem Sturm war die Wasserversorgung in der gesamten Region unterbrochen.
After the storm, the water supply was interrupted throughout the entire region.
The word is composed of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Versorgung' (supply). 'Versorgung' comes from the verb 'versorgen' (to supply) and describes the provision of something.
Die öffentliche Wasserversorgung ist eine wichtige Aufgabe der Gemeinde.
The public water supply is an important responsibility of the municipality.
The word ending '-versorgung' (supply) is very productive and is used for many public services. Other examples are 'Stromversorgung' (power supply), 'Gasversorgung' (gas supply), or 'Energieversorgung' (energy supply).
Wegen eines technischen Defekts fiel die Stromversorgung für mehrere Stunden aus.
Because of a technical fault, the power supply failed for several hours.
Common verbs used with 'Wasserversorgung' (water supply) describe its condition: 'die Versorgung sicherstellen' (to ensure the supply), 'die Versorgung unterbrechen' (to interrupt the supply), or 'die Versorgung wiederherstellen' (to restore the supply).
Die Techniker arbeiten daran, die Wasserversorgung schnell wiederherzustellen.
The technicians are working to restore the water supply quickly.
irrigation
'Wasserversorgung' and 'Bewässerung' both have to do with water, but they mean different things. 'Wasserversorgung' describes the fact that people, homes, businesses, or fields are supplied with water at all. This often involves pipes, wells, waterworks, or other systems. 'Bewässerung', on the other hand, means that plants, gardens, or fields are artificially given water so that they can grow. The words can be confused because agriculture also needs water. When it is about water for people or an entire area, 'Wasserversorgung' fits. When it is about water for plants, 'Bewässerung' fits.
Nach dem Rohrbruch war die Wasserversorgung im ganzen Dorf gestört.
After the burst pipe, the water supply in the whole village was disrupted.
Im Sommer braucht der Gemüsegarten eine regelmäßige Bewässerung.
In summer, the vegetable garden needs regular irrigation.