Water Usage in Iowa

2.9 B gallons
Daily water withdrawals
~60%
Thermoelectric share
Rivers and alluvial aquifers
Main source

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Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Iowa vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

How states rank by water withdrawals per capita.

Overview

Power plant cooling and irrigation dominate Iowa water withdrawals from its rivers and aquifers. Key water usage figures for Iowa include Daily water withdrawals: 2.9 B gallons, Thermoelectric share: ~60%, Main source: Rivers and alluvial aquifers. Compare Iowa with national averages and other U.S. states on America in Numbers.

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