Meaning of the word "running water" in English

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running water

US /ˌrʌn.ɪŋ ˈwɑː.tər/
UK /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ ˈwɔː.tər/
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Noun

water that is supplied through pipes to a building, rather than having to be carried from a well or pump

Example:
The house has electricity and running water.
Many rural areas still lack access to clean running water.