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Irrigation is the largest use of water, accounting for more than 80 percent of total consumption. 



Figure 7.3 



Water Consumption by Major Use in the United States, 1975 



Domestic 



Manufacturing 



Livestock 

 Steam Electric 

 Minerals 

 Public Lands 



285 



