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U.S. Water Use from 1950-2015

May 7, 2014
Explore U.S. Water Use

U.S. Water Use from 1950-2015 is an interactive map where you can explore water use by region and date for U.S. freshwater withdrawals, 1950-present.

Animated image showing changes in freshwater withdrawals by state from 1950 through 2015
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Animated image from the U.S. Water User from 1950-2015 viewer showing changes in freshwater withdrawals by state for thermoelectric power, public supply, irrigation, and industrial withdrawals, along with total withdrawals.