URBAN WATER CYCLE

The water cycle describes how water changes form and moves above and below the surface of the Earth. The impacts of development and urbanization have had great impacts on water. The Urban Water Cycle takes into consideration the processes of collecting, treating, distributing, and recycling our water resources to meet the needs of our community.

Raw Water: Drinking water from the Greenville area is sourced from Table Rock Reservoir, North Saluda Reservoir, and Lake Keowee.

Reclaimed Water: Some of this treated water can be reclaimed for use on golf courses, farm fields or water for industry. The rest of the high-quality water is returned to our creeks and rivers.