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Learn how water is used in daily life, commercial, industrial, agricultural and electricity sectors, and how to conserve water in different situations. Find out how water supply and demand affect communities, droughts, and the environment.
Each American uses an average of 82 gallons of water a day at home (USGS, Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2015). We can all use at least 20 percent less water by installing water-efficient fixtures and appliances.
Learn how the USGS estimates water withdrawal and consumption from groundwater and surface water for different categories and sources of use in the U.S. Find data, publications, web tools, and trends for 2000-2020 and beyond.
Explore how much water we use globally and by country, region, and sector. Learn how water withdrawals, renewable resources, and irrigation affect water security and scarcity.
Learn how much water the average person uses every day, and what activities use the most water. Find out how to conserve water with water-efficient toilets, showers, and faucets.
Learn how plain water intake varies by age, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status in the US. Find tools and resources from CDC and EPA to improve water safety and access.
Learn the difference between water use and water consumption, and how they affect water availability and stress. WRI's Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas measures both indicators to evaluate freshwater demand and risk.
Find out how much water has been used globally and by country this year and in previous years. Compare water withdrawal, resources per capita, and daily consumption data for different countries.
Explore how and where the U.S. used nearly 322 billion gallons of water per day in 2015, by category and region. See the county-level map, pie charts, and rankings of water withdrawals for each state.
Learn how to read your water bill and what it means for your water use and costs. Find out how different units, rates, and charges affect your water bill and how to save water.