Time series of aquaculture withdrawals from 1985 to 2020 by source (groundwater or surface water) for the lower 48 United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Combined water use withdrawals include saline and freshwater.
Elmera Azadpour
Elmera Azadpour is a Data Scientist and Data Visualization Specialist for the USGS Water Resources Mission Area.
Elmera received a Master of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her masters research examined optimal green infrastructure placements that reduce stormwater runoff pollution in Maunalua Bay, O‘ahu, Hawaiʻi. She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from the University of Utah.
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Unequal Access to Water: How Societal Factors Shape Vulnerability to Water Insecurity
Everyone needs access to clean water. For those with limited access, water insecurity has a daily impact on their lives. People may be more or less vulnerable to water insecurity due to a variety of factors. Our data visualizations and interactive charts allow you to explore this topic in detail.
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Aquaculture withdrawals, 1985-2020
Time series of aquaculture withdrawals from 1985 to 2020 by source (groundwater or surface water) for the lower 48 United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Combined water use withdrawals include saline and freshwater.
Public Supply Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Public Supply Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of public supply withdrawals each month in 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Public Supply Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Public Supply Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of public supply withdrawals each month in 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Thermoelectric Power Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Thermoelectric Power Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of water withdrawn and consumed by thermoelectric power plants each month in calendar year 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Thermoelectric Power Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Thermoelectric Power Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of water withdrawn and consumed by thermoelectric power plants each month in calendar year 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Irrigation Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Irrigation Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of crop irrigation withdrawals each month in 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Irrigation Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Irrigation Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of crop irrigation withdrawals each month in 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Hurricane Helene Animation from USGS Vizlab
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, bringing historic rainfall and catastrophic flooding across the Southeast. This animation tracks hourly precipitation and streamflow at USGS streamgages along Helene's path (Sep 24–29, 2024).
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, bringing historic rainfall and catastrophic flooding across the Southeast. This animation tracks hourly precipitation and streamflow at USGS streamgages along Helene's path (Sep 24–29, 2024).
Surface water and groundwater conditions website thumbnail
Surface water and groundwater conditions website thumbnailUSGS Vizlab's new interactive website "Surface water and groundwater conditions" provides a deeper dive into water data over the past year.
Surface water and groundwater conditions website thumbnail
Surface water and groundwater conditions website thumbnailUSGS Vizlab's new interactive website "Surface water and groundwater conditions" provides a deeper dive into water data over the past year.
Cover image of Hurricane Helene Flooding Animation from the USGS Vizlab
Cover image of Hurricane Helene Flooding Animation from the USGS VizlabHurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, bringing historic rainfall and catastrophic flooding across the Southeast. This animation tracks hourly precipitation and streamflow at USGS streamgages along Helene's path (Sep 24–29, 2024).
Cover image of Hurricane Helene Flooding Animation from the USGS Vizlab
Cover image of Hurricane Helene Flooding Animation from the USGS VizlabHurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, bringing historic rainfall and catastrophic flooding across the Southeast. This animation tracks hourly precipitation and streamflow at USGS streamgages along Helene's path (Sep 24–29, 2024).
Aquaculture Water Use map, annual withdrawals for 2023 by state
Aquaculture Water Use map, annual withdrawals for 2023 by stateThis map represents the total amount of water withdrawn in 2023 for aquaculture use estimated for all states in the lower 48 United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. States colored white did not disclose aquaculture water use (missing data).
Aquaculture Water Use map, annual withdrawals for 2023 by state
Aquaculture Water Use map, annual withdrawals for 2023 by stateThis map represents the total amount of water withdrawn in 2023 for aquaculture use estimated for all states in the lower 48 United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. States colored white did not disclose aquaculture water use (missing data).
Industrial Water Use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershed
Industrial Water Use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month for industrial use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS).
Industrial Water Use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershed
Industrial Water Use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month for industrial use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS).
Livestock Water Use map, monthly averages for 2022 by watershed
Livestock Water Use map, monthly averages for 2022 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month in 2022 for livestock use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS), Alaska, and Hawaii.
Livestock Water Use map, monthly averages for 2022 by watershed
Livestock Water Use map, monthly averages for 2022 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month in 2022 for livestock use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS), Alaska, and Hawaii.
Domestic self-supplied water use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershed
Domestic self-supplied water use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month for domestic self-supply use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS).
Domestic self-supplied water use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershed
Domestic self-supplied water use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month for domestic self-supply use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS).
U.S. River Conditions, January to March 2026
January to March 2026
U.S. River Conditions, Water Year 2025
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2025
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2025
October to December 2025
U.S. River Conditions for Water Year 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, January to March 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
Science and Products
Unequal Access to Water: How Societal Factors Shape Vulnerability to Water Insecurity
Everyone needs access to clean water. For those with limited access, water insecurity has a daily impact on their lives. People may be more or less vulnerable to water insecurity due to a variety of factors. Our data visualizations and interactive charts allow you to explore this topic in detail.
Filter Total Items: 33
Aquaculture withdrawals, 1985-2020
Time series of aquaculture withdrawals from 1985 to 2020 by source (groundwater or surface water) for the lower 48 United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Combined water use withdrawals include saline and freshwater.
Time series of aquaculture withdrawals from 1985 to 2020 by source (groundwater or surface water) for the lower 48 United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. Combined water use withdrawals include saline and freshwater.
Public Supply Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Public Supply Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of public supply withdrawals each month in 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Public Supply Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Public Supply Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of public supply withdrawals each month in 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Thermoelectric Power Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Thermoelectric Power Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of water withdrawn and consumed by thermoelectric power plants each month in calendar year 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Thermoelectric Power Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Thermoelectric Power Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of water withdrawn and consumed by thermoelectric power plants each month in calendar year 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Irrigation Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Irrigation Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of crop irrigation withdrawals each month in 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Irrigation Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershed
Irrigation Water Use map, monthly averages 2020 by watershedThis model computes the amount of crop irrigation withdrawals each month in 2020 for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the lower 48 United States.
Hurricane Helene Animation from USGS Vizlab
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, bringing historic rainfall and catastrophic flooding across the Southeast. This animation tracks hourly precipitation and streamflow at USGS streamgages along Helene's path (Sep 24–29, 2024).
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, bringing historic rainfall and catastrophic flooding across the Southeast. This animation tracks hourly precipitation and streamflow at USGS streamgages along Helene's path (Sep 24–29, 2024).
Surface water and groundwater conditions website thumbnail
Surface water and groundwater conditions website thumbnailUSGS Vizlab's new interactive website "Surface water and groundwater conditions" provides a deeper dive into water data over the past year.
Surface water and groundwater conditions website thumbnail
Surface water and groundwater conditions website thumbnailUSGS Vizlab's new interactive website "Surface water and groundwater conditions" provides a deeper dive into water data over the past year.
Cover image of Hurricane Helene Flooding Animation from the USGS Vizlab
Cover image of Hurricane Helene Flooding Animation from the USGS VizlabHurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, bringing historic rainfall and catastrophic flooding across the Southeast. This animation tracks hourly precipitation and streamflow at USGS streamgages along Helene's path (Sep 24–29, 2024).
Cover image of Hurricane Helene Flooding Animation from the USGS Vizlab
Cover image of Hurricane Helene Flooding Animation from the USGS VizlabHurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, bringing historic rainfall and catastrophic flooding across the Southeast. This animation tracks hourly precipitation and streamflow at USGS streamgages along Helene's path (Sep 24–29, 2024).
Aquaculture Water Use map, annual withdrawals for 2023 by state
Aquaculture Water Use map, annual withdrawals for 2023 by stateThis map represents the total amount of water withdrawn in 2023 for aquaculture use estimated for all states in the lower 48 United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. States colored white did not disclose aquaculture water use (missing data).
Aquaculture Water Use map, annual withdrawals for 2023 by state
Aquaculture Water Use map, annual withdrawals for 2023 by stateThis map represents the total amount of water withdrawn in 2023 for aquaculture use estimated for all states in the lower 48 United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. States colored white did not disclose aquaculture water use (missing data).
Industrial Water Use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershed
Industrial Water Use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month for industrial use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS).
Industrial Water Use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershed
Industrial Water Use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month for industrial use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS).
Livestock Water Use map, monthly averages for 2022 by watershed
Livestock Water Use map, monthly averages for 2022 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month in 2022 for livestock use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS), Alaska, and Hawaii.
Livestock Water Use map, monthly averages for 2022 by watershed
Livestock Water Use map, monthly averages for 2022 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month in 2022 for livestock use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS), Alaska, and Hawaii.
Domestic self-supplied water use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershed
Domestic self-supplied water use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month for domestic self-supply use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS).
Domestic self-supplied water use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershed
Domestic self-supplied water use map, monthly averages for 2020 by watershedThis map represents the average amount of water withdrawn each month for domestic self-supply use for all subwatersheds (12-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes or HUC12s) in the conterminous United States (CONUS).
U.S. River Conditions, January to March 2026
January to March 2026
U.S. River Conditions, Water Year 2025
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2025
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2025
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, October to December 2025
October to December 2025
U.S. River Conditions for Water Year 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, July to September 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, January to March 2024
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.