Sageli (kuid mitte alati) tarnitakse joogivett kraanide kaudu, millisel juhul nimetatakse seda ka kraaniveeks. Tavaliselt vastab arenenud riikides kraanivesi joogivee kvaliteedistandarditele.
Drinking water is often (but not always) supplied through taps in which case it is also called tap water. Typically in developed countries, tap water meets drinking water quality standards.