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🚱🚱 Non-Potable Water Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F6B1

No drinkable water available

Released in This emoji was first introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🚱 emoji represents non-potable water, meaning water that is unsafe for drinking. It's often seen on signs, especially in public spaces and around industrial areas, to warn people that the water source nearby is not clean or treated properly. The symbol features a drinking tap with a red prohibition sign over it, visually indicating 'do not drink.'"

Symbolism

🚱 symbolizes danger or caution in the context of water usage, commonly found in public spaces to communicate that the nearby water is unsafe for consumption.
It represents water that has not been treated for drinking, often found near industrial areas, park fountains, or construction sites.
It’s also a broader symbol for restriction or prohibition, notifying individuals to adhere to safety standards.

Common Usage Scenarios

When trying to indicate that water from a particular source should not be consumed.
When posting signs or warnings in public facilities that feature unsafe water for drinking.
Used metaphorically to express that something is unsafe or unsuitable, even outside the context of water.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Be careful! This fountain is 🚱 — not safe for drinking.

When camping in the wild, we often saw signs 🚱, so we stuck to our bottled water!

The water from this hose looks sketchy, 🚱 for sure.

If your gut is telling you it's a dodgy situation, 🚱, better be safe.

During work at the construction site, there were 🚱 signs all over the taps to remind us not to use it for drinking.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use 🚱 only in contexts where it’s clear the water, or another resource, is unsafe for consumer use; avoid confusion.
The emoji is commonly associated with public signage and should be used in serious tones to indicate restrictions or safety warnings.
Avoid using 🚱 metaphorically in critical situations where directions or safety instructions need to be explicitly clear.