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Solving Problems—DRI Studies Agricultural Water-ConservationTechnique

Water availability in the western United States currently is a hot topic. With expansion and growth in the West, looking for ways to make efficient use of available water is a priority for municipalities and agriculturalists. Cities in the West are encouraging water-conservation measures such as water-efficient appliances, xeriscaping yards and setting strict watering schedules. However, the greatest demand for water in the United States—and the West is no exception—is for agriculture. In the United States, over half of the fresh water used every day is for irrigation purposes, and once this water is put on fields, very little of it ends back up in natural water systems, such as rivers, lakes and groundwater. So, it is very important to transport irrigation water effectively, with as little loss of that water in transport as possible.

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