How Water Treatment Works: Step-by-Step Process Diagram #3018876 (License: Personal Use)

This detailed schematic outlines the sequential stages of conventional municipal water treatment: intake from a surface source, followed by coagulation and flocculation to clump impurities, sedimentation to settle solids, filtration through sand or membrane media, disinfection (typically with chlorine or UV), and final storage and distribution via pipelines. Chemical additives like alum and lime are shown at key points to aid clarification and pH adjustment.

Used on environmental science, public health, or civil engineering webpages to explain infrastructure fundamentals; ideal for educational content, government utility sites, or sustainability reports where users seek clarity on water safety systems.