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Water Use Trends in the United States

Water Use Trends in the United States


Authored by:
Kristina Donnelly, Pacific Institute
Heather Cooley, Pacific Institute

Water use across the United States dropped remarkably since 2000, to rates now lower than the 1970s. This trend has continued despite population and economic growth throughout the nation. This report from our partners at the Pacific Institute analyzes and explains these trends, and discusses what must continue to be done to meet water needs of the future.

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