Definition

Noun: A water company is a public utility that provides water. This entity is responsible for the supply of drinking water and often for wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in a specific area.

Usage

The term "water company" is used to refer to the organization that manages the public water supply infrastructure. It is a countable noun. * The water company is conducting maintenance on the pipes downtown. * You need to contact your local water company to set up a new account. * Several water companies in the region have announced a rate increase.

Advanced Usage

• The term often implies a regulated monopoly or a publicly/privately owned utility with a service area franchise.
• In some contexts, "water company" can be used more broadly to refer to any company whose business is related to water supply, treatment, or bottling, though the core definition pertains to public utility provision.

Variants and Related Words

• Water utility: A direct synonym, often used in more formal or regulatory contexts.
• Utility company: A broader term that can include providers of electricity, gas, and water.

Synonyms

• Water utility
• Public water supplier
• Water service provider

Related Phrases

• To be with the water company: To be employed by the water utility.
  • He has worked with the water company for twenty years.
• The water company's mains: Refers to the primary distribution pipes owned and operated by the utility.
  • The burst pipe was on the water company's mains, so they repaired it quickly.

Noun

1. a public utility that provides water