What percentage of the state's developed water supply is used by
farmers? That question has resulted in multiple answers most frequently
printed in the news media. The most damaging answer to farmers is 80 percent.
Unfortunately, that is an incorrect answer. The correct answer is
farmers use only 43 percent of the state's developed water supply. The
largest user of this water is the environment at 46 percent while
homes/businesses use the remaining 11 percent. This full-color brochure
was produced by several organizations, including the California Farm
Water Coalition. Meanwhile, click below for your free dowload of the
newest California Water Facts Handout. Copies available at 30-cents per
page plus postage.
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California Water Facts Handout
Learn more about California Water through our Water Facts Handout. This easy to read PDF helps you understand just how much water California farmers are saving each month!