| US Water Use Low, Trends Worrisome | 10 November 09 |
 Every 5 years since 1950, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) assesses water use in the United States. In the recent report examining 2000-2005, water use per person is lower than its been since the 1950's and total water use is lower than it was in 1975.Part of the reason for the drop is increased efficient water use by industry (power generation) and irrigation. However, there is a worrying trend in parts of the US, such as the Southwest and Southeast States, where water is scarce, and demand is growing, according to Dr. Peter Gleick, President and Co-founder of the Pacific Institute. Populations in these areas are continuing to grow, adding to water competition. Experts are warning that the efficient water use trend needs to continue or water availability will decrease. View October 29, 2009 Circle of Blue press releaseView 2009 USGS report, Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2005 (PDF) Visit USGS Water Use website View October 30, 2009 American Water Works Association press release Sources: USGS, Circle of Blue News |
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