California Has Limited Water. Here's How The State Uses It.


by SavvyRoo on Jun 21, 2015 | Views: 733 | Score: 1
Created with Highcharts 4.2.3 /Highstock 4.2.3IrrigatingagricultureMaintaining wild andscenic riversRequired instreamflow / delta outflowUrban consumptionManaging wetlands% of water inCalifornia used forthe purpose of...
% of water in California used for the purpose of...
Irrigating agriculture41
Maintaining wild and scenic rivers31
Required instream flow / delta outflow16
Urban consumption10
Managing wetlands2
Sources: norcalwater.org
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SavvyRoo on Jun 21, 2015 8:57 AM said:

The recent Californian drought has brought a large amount of attention to just how The Golden State uses its limited supply of water. About half of the total water in the state is used to maintain California's fragile aquatic environment, while another forty percent is used to irrigate crops. Only a small fraction of the total water is used by members of the urban populace.