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🚰🚰 Potable Water Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F6B0

A drinking water tap emoji.

Released in First introduced as part of Unicode 5.2 in 2009 and later included in Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🚰 'Potable Water' emoji signifies a public water source that is safe for drinking. It's commonly associated with clean, fresh, and safe-to-consume water that flows from a faucet or tap, often placed in the context of hydration, thirst, or general water availability."

Symbolism

Clean and safe drinking water
Sustainability and access to resources
Public health and hydration

Common Usage Scenarios

When discussing the importance of clean drinking water.
To indicate the availability of potable water during a trip or event.
In conversations about sustainability and access to resources.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Make sure to bring a bottle, we'll pass by a 🚰 fountain where you can refill it.

It's hot outside, remember to stay hydrated! 🚰

Happy they're providing 🚰 stations at the festival this year!

Did you know you should drink at least 2 liters of water a day? 🚰 Stay healthy!

Great news, the new park has plenty of water fountains 🚰 for public use!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Avoid using 🚰 to suggest non-drinkable or unsafe water; it's meant specifically for potable, drinkable water.
If you want to symbolize water in general, consider another emoji like 💧 or 🌊.
Use it in contexts related to health, hydration, or public facilities, rather than purely decorative purposes.

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