| Thermoelectric power | 41.5 |
|---|---|
| Irrigation | 37 |
| Domestic | 8.5 |
| Aquaculture | 2.6 |
| Industrial | 5 |
| Other publicly supplied users | 5.4 |
Sources:
epa.gov
Share:
of
| Thermoelectric power | 41.5 |
|---|---|
| Irrigation | 37 |
| Domestic | 8.5 |
| Aquaculture | 2.6 |
| Industrial | 5 |
| Other publicly supplied users | 5.4 |
of
Thermoelectric power demanded the most U.S. freshwater withdrawals in 2005, accounting for 41.5% withdrawals. Irrigation practices also used a lot of water (37%), while domestic water use only comprised a comparatively smaller 8.5% of withdrawals.