The enormous growth of metropolitan Atlanta has increased its water withdrawals from the river.
In 1996, 86% of the water withdrawals were from agriculture.
India has the largest water withdrawal out of all the countries in the world.
The total yearly water withdrawal is estimated to be over 2.7 km, or less than 14% of resources.
He said studies have shown no evidence that the fish population of the creek is diminished by the water withdrawals.
In 1995, total water withdrawal was estimated at 12.5 km3, or less than 3 percent of available resources.
Since 1990, water withdrawal has increased tenfold around the world.
Domestic consumption accounts for 21% of water withdrawals in Brazil.
Total water withdrawal in 2000 was estimated at 68.3 km3.
In 2000, total water withdrawal was 982 million m3, of which two thirds were used for agricultural purposes.