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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