The pie charts illustrate the percentage of total water
usage
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In 1997, the Use synonyms
food
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industry
was the largest consumer, accounting for 48% of total Use synonyms
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while
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sector
consumed 19%. The manufacturing and service industries used 15% and 13%, respectively, and the building Use synonyms
industry
had the smallest share at 5%. Use synonyms
This
distribution indicates the Linking Words
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's heavy reliance on water for irrigation and Use synonyms
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By 2007, Use synonyms
usage
had shifted slightly. The Use synonyms
food
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industry
remained the dominant Use synonyms
sector
but saw its share decrease to 41%. Use synonyms
Household
use increased to 21%, Use synonyms
while
the manufacturing and service industries reduced their shares to 11% and 10%. The building Linking Words
industry
has seen minimal change, still using 5%.
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Overall
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usage
by the Use synonyms
food
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industry
experienced a slight decline, Use synonyms
while
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household
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sector
saw an increase, reflecting a significant shift in sectoral demands over the decade.Use synonyms
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