≈ 3.9 B gal/day
Total water withdrawals
76%
Agricultural share
Rio Grande & groundwater
Main source
Historical data
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Long-run charts for this indicator are on the way.
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural water use share (%) | 76 | 42 |
National ranking
New Mexico ranks #15 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
New Mexico's water usage stands at ≈ 3.9 B gal/day, a key indicator for anyone evaluating water usage in the state. Additional figures include agricultural share: 76%, main source: Rio Grande & groundwater, giving a fuller picture of water usage trends across New Mexico. Water usage in New Mexico is dominated by agricultural irrigation, drawing heavily on the Rio Grande and groundwater aquifers strained by drought.