Water Usage (Copy)
4.4 Water Usage – Cheat Sheet
Main Uses of Fresh Water
| Use | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Household needs: drinking, cooking, washing, sanitation, gardening | Showers, flushing toilets, dishwashing |
| Industrial | Used in manufacturing, cooling, processing, and cleaning | Steel production, textile dyeing, cooling in power plants |
| Agricultural | Irrigation of crops and livestock watering | Rice paddies in Asia, wheat irrigation in Pakistan, cattle farming |
Quick Pointers
- Agriculture = largest global consumer (up to 70% of freshwater use).
- Industry → high use in MEDCs, especially energy and heavy industry.
- Domestic demand rises with population growth, urbanisation, and higher living standards.
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