National water summary 1985: Hydrologic events and surface-water resources
Water Supply Paper
2300
Compiled by: David W. Moody, Edith B. Chase, and David A. Aronson
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Abstract
The surface-water resources of the United States, the focal point for this National Water Summary, are extensively developed and managed to provide water supplies, hydroelectric power, navigation, recreational opportunities, and sufficient instream flows to maintain fish and wildlife habitats and adequate water quality. Surface water represents 77 percent of the Nation's total freshwater withdrawals, 65 percent of public supplies, 74 percent of self- supplied industries, excluding thermoelectric power generation, and 60 percent of irrigation. In only 10 States does surface water provide less than half of the total withdrawals.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | National water summary 1985: Hydrologic events and surface-water resources |
| Series title | Water Supply Paper |
| Series number | 2300 |
| ISBN | 0607690631 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wsp2300 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Iowa Water Science Center, Minnesota Water Science Center, North Dakota Water Science Center, Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Texas Water Science Center, Utah Water Science Center, Wisconsin Water Science Center, Dakota Water Science Center |
| Description | ix, 506 p. |
| Country | United States |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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