Surface water is found in oceans, lakes, reservoirs, streams, rivers,and glaciers. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are where humans obtain most of the surface water they use. Aquifers are an underground source of water that humans also use.
Freshwater on the land surface is a vital part of the water cycle for everyday human life. On the landscape, freshwater is stored in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and creeks and streams. Most of the water people use everyday comes from these sources of water on the land surface.
