In the United States, drinking water comes from a few different places. Many cities get the drinking water from special lakes called reservoirs. Other cities get their water from lakes and river. For example, the drinking water for new Orleans comes from the Mississippi River. In some area people get their water from the mountains. The water from mountain show is delicious and clear. In other areas, people dig deep holes in the ground for water. These holes are called well. Out of cities, most people get their water this way.