Estimated freshwater withdrawals in Washington, 2010
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Abstract
Every 5 years since 1950, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has compiled data on the amount of water used in homes, businesses, industries, and farms throughout the State. This water-use data, combined with other related USGS information, has facilitated a unique understanding of the effects of human activity on the State’s water resources. As water availability continues to emerge as an important issue in the 21st century, the need for consistent, long-term water-use data will increase to support wise use of this essential natural resource.
The amount of public- and self-supplied water used for domestic, irrigation, livestock, aquaculture, industrial, mining, and thermoelectric power was estimated for state, county, and eastern and western regions of Washington during calendar year 2010. Withdrawals of freshwater for offstream uses were estimated to be about 4,885 million gallons per day. The total estimated freshwater withdrawals for 2010 was approximately 15 percent less than the 2005 estimate because of decreases in irrigation and thermoelectric power withdrawals.
Suggested Citation
Lane, R.C., and Welch, W.B., 2015, Estimated freshwater withdrawals in Washington, 2010: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2015-5037, 48 p., http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/sir20155037.
ISSN: 2328-0328 (online)
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Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Freshwater Withdrawals
- Summary
- References Cited
- Appendix A. Methods And Data Sources
Publication type | Report |
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Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Title | Estimated freshwater withdrawals in Washington, 2010 |
Series title | Scientific Investigations Report |
Series number | 2015-5037 |
DOI | 10.3133/sir20155037 |
Year Published | 2015 |
Language | English |
Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
Publisher location | Reston, VA |
Contributing office(s) | Washington Water Science Center |
Description | v, 48 p. |
Time Range Start | 2010-01-01 |
Time Range End | 2010-12-31 |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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