The diagram illustrates how water moves through natural and human-made systems before returning to the environment. Overall, water comes from natural sources, running through manmade treatment facilities before domestic use, further recycled through treatment plants.
The process starts with rainfall, which collects in rivers and is stored in a dam. The water is then treated at a processing plant before being supplied to households, serving as a source of clean drinking water. Besides this, rainwater can also be collected in dedicated storage tanks at home for non-drinking purposes.
Used household water, known as wastewater, is sent to an adjacent treatment facility, where it is either recycled for further use or discharged if there is an excess in the capacity of the plant itself. Additionally, stormwater is managed separately. During heavy rainfall, drainage systems redirect excess water directly into a river, preventing possible flooding. This ensures that water is safely returned to the natural cycle.