According to the source, measurements were conducted through abstractions from non-tidal surface waters and ground waters.**Indicates a break in the series where information concerning abstractions in the country of England and the Dee/Wye regional charge areas (formerly the Wales regional charge area) has been amalgamated into the 'North West' and 'Midlands' regional charge areas respectively.
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Licensed water abstraction in England and Wales 2000-2017
This statistic shows estimated rates of licensed water abstraction in England and Wales from 2000 to 2017. After a general period of reducing abstraction rates from 2000 to 2007, the rate of water abstraction began gradually increasing. In 2017, approximately ** billion cubic meters of water was extracted in licensed abstractions.
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GOV.UK, & Defra. (March 14, 2019). Estimated licensed water abstraction in England and Wales from 2000 to 2017 (in million cubic meters) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/326934/water-use-in-england-and-wales-uk/
GOV.UK, und Defra. "Estimated licensed water abstraction in England and Wales from 2000 to 2017 (in million cubic meters)." Chart. March 14, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 30, 2026. /statistics/326934/water-use-in-england-and-wales-uk/
GOV.UK, Defra. (2019). Estimated licensed water abstraction in England and Wales from 2000 to 2017 (in million cubic meters). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 30, 2026. /statistics/326934/water-use-in-england-and-wales-uk/
GOV.UK, and Defra. "Estimated Licensed Water Abstraction in England and Wales from 2000 to 2017 (in Million Cubic Meters)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 14 Mar 2019, /statistics/326934/water-use-in-england-and-wales-uk/
GOV.UK & Defra, Estimated licensed water abstraction in England and Wales from 2000 to 2017 (in million cubic meters) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/326934/water-use-in-england-and-wales-uk/ (last visited July 30, 2026)
Estimated licensed water abstraction in England and Wales from 2000 to 2017 (in million cubic meters) [Graph], GOV.UK, & Defra, March 14, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/326934/water-use-in-england-and-wales-uk/
