California Has Limited Water. Here's How The State Uses It.
by SavvyRoo on Jun 21, 2015 | Views: 575 | Score: 1
% of water in California used for the purpose of...
| Irrigating agriculture | 41 |
|---|---|
| Maintaining wild and scenic rivers | 31 |
| Required instream flow / delta outflow | 16 |
| Urban consumption | 10 |
| Managing wetlands | 2 |
Sources:
norcalwater.org
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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.