Tag: Water infrastructure

Globally, agriculture is the largest water consumer, accounting for 69% of annual water withdrawal. This high demand, combined with other uses, is influenced by a myriad of factors, underscoring the critical need to understand what are the factors that can affect water consumption across different sectors and regions.

According to the CDC, most U.S. tap water originates from natural reservoirs, lakes, rivers, or underground sources. Therefore, a tap is not the origin but the final delivery point for the water, serving as a critical piece of the plumbing system that brings treated water from its true source to your home.

While water conservation is a widely praised environmental goal, over-zealous or poorly managed water reduction can lead to serious unintended consequences. These disadvantages of reducing water consumption can manifest in public health, infrastructural decay, and ecosystem disruption, demonstrating the complex balance required for sustainable water management.