U.S. Water Use Declines to Levels Not Seen Since 1970

Reductions in water use first observed in 2010 continue, showing an ongoing effort towards efficient use of critical water resources

U.S. Water Use Declines to Levels Not Seen Since 1970

Water use across the country reached its lowest recorded level in 45 years. According to a report earlier this year from the U.S. Geological Survey, 322 billion gallons per day (bgd) were withdrawn for use in the United States during 2015.

This represents a 9 percent reduction of 

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