BetaBetaDataset
To provide a standardized compilation of user-level water withdrawal data across 42 US states
The United States Water Withdrawals Database (USWWD) provides a time series of water withdrawals at unprecedented spatial and temporal resolutions, encompassing 188,857 unique water users, 353,694 points of diversion and use, and 58,439,412 withdrawal volumes included in 7,524,266 records across various sectors.
The Water Use Characteristics file, which includes detailed tabular data on water withdrawal volumes, use sectors, measurement methods, water sources, types, and data flags; and the Water Withdrawal or Use Locations file, which provides location data including latitude and longitude coordinates for water diversion points and users.
The dataset integrates diverse state-reported water use data by standardizing information on withdrawals, users, locations, source types, and water use categories, combining direct measurements with estimation techniques used by different state agencies.