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Water Tower to Tap
Age 10 · Daily Life
Treated water is kept in a high tank and in a tank under the ground. Pipes carry it through streets and into homes, where it comes out of a tap.
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In the picture
- An elevated water tank: stores treated water high above the ground
- An underground reservoir: holds treated water in a concrete tank below ground
- A branched pipe network: carries water from the storage tanks to houses
- A metal tap: releases water from the pipe when it is opened
Examples
- A water tower on a hill near a neighbourhood
- Water coming from a kitchen tap
Key takeaways
- Water can be stored high up so it can flow down through pipes.
- Pressure in the pipes pushes water to homes and taps.
Quiz: Water Tower to Tap (Age 10)
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Why is treated water stored in an elevated tank?
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What pushes water through the pipes to homes and taps?
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What does the branched pipe network do?
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