🚰 Potable Water Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚰 | Potable Water | Indicates safe, drinkable water source. | Symbols | U+1F6B0 | :potable_water: |
Meaning
The 🚰 emoji represents a faucet with dripping water, symbolizing potable or drinkable water. It is recognized as a sign marking water that is safe to consume.
Common Uses
- Indicating availability of safe drinking water.
- Marking water fountains or taps in public places.
- Highlighting health and sanitation topics.
- Used in warnings about water quality.
- Referencing hydration or water intake in conversations.
Examples
Let's find a 🚰 before the hike.
This tap is labeled 🚰, so the water is safe.
Don't drink from that stream, no 🚰 symbol nearby.
Related Emojis
- 🚿 Shower – represents water used for hygiene rather than drinking.
- 💧 Droplet – shows water in general, not specifically potable.
- 🛁 Bathtub – related to water use but for bathing, not consumption.
- 🚱 Non-Potable Water – used to indicate water unsafe for drinking, opposite of 🚰.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+1F6B0, introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010). The design features a faucet with drops of water. Platforms may vary in faucet style but consistently convey drinkable water. No skin tone variations apply.
FAQ
What does the 🚰 emoji mean?
A faucet symbol indicating water safe for drinking.
How is the 🚰 emoji used?
It points out sources of safe drinking water or highlights related topics.
Does the meaning of the 🚰 emoji change by context?
The core meaning stays focused on potable water, though it can signal warnings or hydration in different scenarios.
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