Water Use Trends in the United States

While this report report reveals a trend of overall improvement in the management of the nation’s water, the current pace of water use is still unsustainable. The authors caution that with continued population and economic growth, along with the impacts of climate change, expanded conservation and efficiency measures are necessary to meet future water needs. This report analyzes and explains the factors contributing to the positive trend of decreasing water use, and examines the implications for future water demand. National water use remains high, and many freshwater systems are under stress from overuse. Climate change will exacerbate existing challenges, affecting the supply, demand, and quality of the nation’s water resources.
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