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π±Non-Potable Water EmojiUnicode: 1F6B1
The non-potable water emoji shows a faucet with a red X, indicating water that is not safe to drink. Used for warnings about contaminated or unsafe water supplies.
Released in Released in 2015 with Unicode 8.0
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Meaning and Interpretation
π± means the water is not safe to drinkβthink contaminated taps, campground warnings, or boil advisories. Youβll see it on Twitter when someone posts about a broken water main, on Instagram Stories during travel alerts, or in group chats warning friends about dodgy hotel tap water.
Symbolism
- danger and caution
- unsafe or contaminated
- do not consume
Common Usage Scenarios
- Posting a photo of a broken water fountain with π± to show it's out of order.
- Tweeting about a city water contamination alert with π± and β οΈ.
- Texting a friend at a music festival: 'Don't drink from the hose, they put a π± on it'
Usage Examples in Conversation
Just got a boil water advisory in my area π±π± stay safe everyone
The tap water at this Airbnb is brown π€’π± not drinkable at all
Camping rule: always check the signs π± that stream is not for drinking
Why is there a π± sticker on the office water cooler??
If your water tastes like chlorine, that's a red flag π±
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use to warn about unsafe tap water or natural water sources.
- Combine with π° to contrast safe vs unsafe water.
- Use in travel or camping contexts to clarify water safety.
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