Which industry uses the most water?
There is a lot of talk about what we as consumers can do to minimize water consumption. But what is the biggest offending industry in regards to inappropriate use of water in the world?
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Largest Use of Water
The greatest use of water is a regional answer. However, overall energy creation is the greatest use. Coal, gas, radiation are all used to heat up water. Hot water creates steam. Steam moves turbines to create electromagnetic energy and we turn on the lights.
What is inappropriate use?
Dear David,
The answer to your questions implies a judgement on "inappropriate" use.
70% of the worlds water use is for agriculture. My reply would therefore ask a refined question as to what the most inefficient use of water is for agriculture that with known technologies could be remedied.
Best,
Trudi