Lakeside water system Sankey
Lakeside’s daily water flow combines river intake and groundwater before treatment. Treated water either enters distribution or is used for backwash, while distributed water serves homes and industry and includes a measured leakage stream. The Sankey makes conservation losses visible relative to delivered demand. A utility should label the reporting interval and unit clearly because a flow volume can otherwise be mistaken for a rate. Reconcile treatment output with inputs before using the chart in an operational water-balance review. Before sharing it, compare the chart with the source table and make the scope explicit. A clear date range, population and unit help another reader interpret the pattern correctly and decide whether follow-up analysis is needed.
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Scenario
Lakeside water system Sankey is prepared for a focused review.
Key decisions
- Set the scope: Use one reporting period and one clear unit.
- Read the pattern: Identify the largest concentration or directional change.
- Check the source: Confirm the displayed values against the underlying data.
When to reuse this
Use this Sankey diagram when the stated values and labels are the information the reader needs to compare.
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