What is Water extraction?
[[File:Water_extraction_plant_-_geograph.org.uk_-_955088.jpg|thumb|right|Water extraction plant along a flooding river near [[Egginton]], [[England]], UK]] '''Water extraction''' is the process of taking [[water]] from any [[body of water]]. It either taken temporarily or permanently. It can be used to control [[flood]]s or to get water for other uses. The water could also be used as [[drinking water]] after it is treated. {{Multistub|physics|geo}} [[Category:Water]]