Infograph

Water passes through a

screen as it enters. This

1
keeps out large natural

contaminants.

These floc attract dirt

2
particles, making them

eventually heavy enough to

sink to the bottom

The water and floc flow

into a sedimentation basin.

3
As the water sits there, the

heavy floc settle to the

bottom, where they remain

until removal.

4
Water passes through layers

of gravel, sand and perhaps

charcoal, which serve to

filter out any remaining

particles. 

Chlorine or other

disinfecting chemicals kill

5
any remaining

microorganisms or bacteria

in the water and help keep

the water clean until

distribution. 

Source: Made at Home: Preserves by Dick & James Strawbridge