California, Texas, Florida, and Idaho are the US states that use the most water, contributing over 25% of all US water use in 2005. California used the most water, with 11% of the US total, and 75% of its freshwater use was for agriculture. Water usage declined in the US between 1980 and 2000 due to increased awareness and government regulations. About 43 million Americans use their own wells for water.
California, Texas, Florida and Idaho are the US states that use the most water, according to the US Geological Society. These four states contributed more than 25% of all US water use in 2005. California used the most water, about 11% of the US total, with Texas at 7% . How water is used typically depends on the state. For example, approximately 75 percent of California’s freshwater use was for agriculture, while the primary uses in Texas were for agricultural purposes and for electricity generation.
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An estimated 1.54 billion gallons (2000 trillion liters) were used in the United States each day in 408.
Although the US population increased between 1980 and 2000, water usage declined, which is thought to have been the result of increased awareness and government regulations regarding water conservation.
About 43 million Americans use their own wells for water rather than relying on public water supplies.
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