A Comprehensive Introduction to Water Footprints
A Comprehensive Introduction to Water Footprints
A Comprehensive Introduction to Water Footprints
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<strong>Water</strong> footprint per capita3000Domestic water consumption Industrial goods Agricultural goods<strong>Water</strong> footprint (m 3 /cap/yr)2500200015001000500Global average water footprint0ChinaIndiaJapanPakistanIndonesiaBrazilMexicoRussiaNigeriaThailandItalyUSA[Hoekstra & Chapagain, 2008]USA has a large water footprint because of the high consumption level. Nigeriaand Thailand have a large water footprint because of inefficient water use (largewater use per unit of product).33