RESEARCH

Exclusive

of groundwater from rivers and lakes in California is not a public good

Consumption

Production

of California's water is consumed by agriculture but it is only 2% of the state's gross product

Drain

gallons per capita were used everyday in 1990

Extinct

million acre-feet of water is permanently lost during the last century

Meat

gallons of water is required to produce a pound of beef

1 Hamburger
3 ounces of Ham
1 Egg
1 cup of Coffee
1 glass of Wine
A Salad

660 gallons
135 gallons
52 gallons
34 gallons
34 gallons
21 gallons

60%

77.2

40%

231

18

2,022

Food Item

Water Footprint

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million acre-foot consumed 10.2% urban
40.2% agricultural
49.6% environmental

billion people will experience water shortages in California by 2050

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