Water used to flush a toilet in a city is pumped to a sewage treatment plant.purified, and discharged into a nearby stream. How has the water been used? The water has been withdrawn. The water has been consumed The water has been diverted The water has been conserved

The water has been withdrawn. <br /><br />In this context, "withdrawn" refers to the process of taking water from its natural source for use, such as flushing a toilet. After being used, the water is treated and then returned to the environment, which distinguishes it from being "consumed," where the water would not be returned to its source.