~9.8 billion gallons/day
Total water withdrawals
>95%
Irrigation share
~90%
Surface water share
~90 million gallons/day
Public supply withdrawals
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Irrigation share of water withdrawals (%) | 95 | 42 |
National ranking
Montana ranks #17 of 31 states by water withdrawals per capita.
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #2 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #3 | Utah | 1 |
| #4 | Massachusetts | 4.3 |
| #5 | Indiana | 6 |
| #6 | Oregon | 6 |
| #7 | Missouri | 7 |
| #8 | South Dakota | 8 |
| #9 | Florida | 15 |
| #10 | Texas | 25 |
| #11 | Wyoming | 30 |
| #12 | Vermont | 46 |
| #13 | Alaska | 48M |
| #14 | Minnesota | 60% |
| #15 | New Mexico | 76% |
| #16 | Colorado | 85% |
| #17 | Montana | 95% |
| #18 | Illinois | 118 |
| #19 | Maine | 130 |
| #20 | Georgia | 340 |
| #21 | Delaware | 350 |
| #22 | New Hampshire | 400 |
| #23 | Rhode Island | 500M |
| #24 | Virginia | 520 |
| #25 | New Jersey | 580 |
| #26 | Ohio | 715 |
| #27 | North Carolina | 730 |
| #28 | Wisconsin | 990 |
| #29 | Washington | 990 |
| #30 | Michigan | 1,040 |
| #31 | Arizona | 1,500 |
Overview
Montana water usage is dominated by agricultural irrigation drawing from the Missouri and Yellowstone river systems. Montana water usage patterns reflect its status as a major dryland and irrigated farming state.
Did you know?
- Irrigation accounts for more than 95% of all water withdrawn in Montana.