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Water Data Are Sparse, Error-prone, andInconsistent in the USA• USGS data-collection is infrequent– last survey on water consumption: 1995– last survey on water withdrawals: 2000 (2005)• Errors in national databases (Egrid, etc.)– differences between state and federal reporting– unclear definitions:• use vs. withdrawal vs. consumption vs. diversion– different units• East: gallons• West: acre-feetMichael E. <strong>Webber</strong>, Ph.D.Energy and Water 34March 5, 2011
Timescales Do Not Match for Energy and WaterPolicymaking• Water– Water plans are 50-100 years• Austin, TX debated a water plant for 40 years– Water data are backwards-looking• Energy– Energy plans are 2-30 years– Energy data are backwards- and forwardlookingMichael E. <strong>Webber</strong>, Ph.D.Energy and Water 35March 5, 2011
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