Water Flow Sankey Diagram Template
Visualize the complete water cycle — from precipitation sources through treatment and distribution to end use and return — in one clear, compelling Sankey diagram.
What This Template Offers
A fully structured water cycle Sankey diagram tracing flow from rainfall and snowmelt through rivers, groundwater, water treatment, and into residential, agricultural, and industrial use — ending at evaporation and the ocean.
- 10 pre-built nodes covering the full hydrological cycle
- 16 flow links with realistic volume values for immediate use
- Color-coded nodes distinguishing precipitation, storage, treatment, and end use
- Configurable node width, spacing, label sizes, and link opacity
- Instant preview with smooth animation on every edit
Perfect Use Cases
Environmental Education
Teach students and the public how water moves through natural and human-managed systems. The visual flow from rainfall to ocean makes complex hydrology immediately intuitive.
Municipal Water Planning
Present distribution volumes to city councils or stakeholders. Swap in your own consumption data to show how treated water is allocated across residential, agricultural, and industrial sectors.
Sustainability Reporting
Demonstrate water efficiency and conservation efforts in annual reports or ESG presentations. Highlight losses through evaporation and compare usage across sectors.
Research and Policy Analysis
Model different water allocation scenarios to support policy decisions. Adjust link values to simulate drought conditions, population growth, or irrigation changes.
How to Customize
Replace the flow values
Edit the link values between nodes to reflect your region's actual water volumes — whether in cubic meters, megalitres, or percentages — and the chart scales automatically.
Add or rename nodes
Introduce new nodes like 'Desalination,' 'Wastewater Recycling,' or 'Stormwater Runoff' to match your specific watershed or infrastructure model.
Adjust colors and display settings
Choose node-matched or gradient link colors, resize labels, and fine-tune node padding and width to produce a clean, publication-ready diagram.
Why Choose This Sankey Template
Key Benefits
Pro Tips
Create Your Own Water Flow Sankey
Drop in your water data and generate a publication-ready flow diagram in seconds — free, no sign-up needed.
Create Your Own Water Flow Sankey
Drop in your water data and generate a publication-ready flow diagram in seconds — free, no sign-up needed.
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