The industrial sector accounted for almost half the total water withdrawals in the United States in 2019. Water withdrawals for industrial purposes include water used for manufacturing and the production of commodities such as food and chemicals. The agriculture sector ranked second, while the municipal sector accounted for roughly ** percent of total water withdrawals.
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