United States Water Withdrawals Database.

ABSTRACT: The United States Water Withdrawals Database (USWWD) provides a standardized compilation of user-level water withdrawal data across 42 US states. USWWD provides time series of water withdrawals at unprecedented spatial and temporal resolutions, encompassing 188,857 unique water users, 353,694 points of diversion and use, and 58,439,412 withdrawal volumes included in 7,524,266 records across various sectors. USWWD integrates diverse state-level data sources, standardizing information on water users, withdrawal locations, volumes, source types, and primary water use categories. The withdrawal data combines both direct measurements and various estimation techniques, reflecting the diverse methods utilized by different state agencies in reporting water usage. USWWD addresses significant gaps i

SUBMITTER: Naseri MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12748757 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature