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The Future of Water

Estimated U.S. Water Use

1%

In 2015, total U.S. water use was approximately 322 billion gallons per day (Bgal/d), 87% of which was freshwater.

4.1 %

4.6%

12.1%

By 2071, nearly half of the 204 fresh water basins in the United States may not be able to meet the monthly water demand.

36.7%

41.3%

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Public Supply

Energy

Irrigation

By 2035, the world’s energy consumption will increase by 35 percent, which in turn will increase water use by 15 percent according to the International Energy Agency

An estimated 283 million people relied on public-supply water for their household use in 2015. This number represents about 87 percent of the total U.S. population.

Agriculture accounts for the largest loss of water (80-90% of total U.S. consumptive water use).

Possible Solutions

Agriculture Efficiency

Water Efficiency

Aging Infrastructure

Desalination

Water Reuse

Sources:

• Center for Sustainable Systems
• USGS Public Water Use
• Future Widespread Water Shortages - Harvard University Blog
• 18 Surprising Projections About the Future of Water