Estimated water use in Arkansas, 2000
Scientific Investigations Report
2004-5230
Prepared in cooperation with the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission
By: Terrance W. Holland
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Abstract
The water-use program in Arkansas is a cooperative effort between Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the U.S. Geological Survey. During 2000, the amount of water withdrawn from ground- and surface-water sources in Arkansas was estimated to be 10,963 million gallons per day (Mgalld). Of this amount, about 6,952 Mgal/d (63 percent) were from ground water and about 4,011 Mgalld (37 percent) were from surface-water sources. Approximately 87 percent of the population (2.3 million people) in Arkansas were served by public supply systems during 2000. These systems withdrew approximately 427 Mgal/d. Most of the water, 69 percent, was from surface-water sources. The statewide average for per-capita residential use from public supply systems was 181 gallons per day and increased about 57 percent between 1965 and 2000.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Estimated water use in Arkansas, 2000 |
| Series title | Scientific Investigations Report |
| Series number | 2004-5230 |
| DOI | 10.3133/sir20045230 |
| Year Published | 2004 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Arkansas Water Science Center |
| Description | vi, 31 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
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