Potable Water emoji meaning
Used on signs or messages to confirm water is drinkable, or casually when reminding someone to drink water. Example: 'Refill your bottle here ๐ฐ' or 'Don't forget to drink water today ๐ฐ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฐ is potable water. It belongs to the symbols group and the transport signs subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as drinking, potable, water.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ฐ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type potable water.
- Tap ๐ฐ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ฐ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "potable water". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ฐ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฐ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "potable water" and click ๐ฐ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ฐ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "potable water" and double-click ๐ฐ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฐ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฐ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ฐ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🚰 |
| HTML hex | 🚰 |
CSS content | "\1F6B0" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F6B0}" |
| Python | "\U0001F6B0" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%9A%B0 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :potable_water: |
Because ๐ฐ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the potable water emoji mean? +
A faucet symbol labeled potable water, showing a tap for safe drinking water; people use it to indicate water is safe to drink or to talk about hydration. Its official Unicode name is "potable water".
What does ๐ฐ mean in texts? +
It usually means drinking water is available or it's a reminder to stay hydrated.
Where is ๐ฐ commonly used? +
It's often used near maps, travel tips, or hydration reminders to show where clean water can be found.
How do I get the potable water emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "potable water". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ฐ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฐ? +
The potable water emoji is U+1F6B0. In HTML use 🚰.
Why does ๐ฐ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ฐ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.