USGS — Irrigation Water Use

Federal Irrigation Data & Science · Nationwide

Serves: Nationwide

The USGS Water Science School maintains authoritative data and educational resources on agricultural irrigation water use in the United States, updated every five years through the National Water Information System. Resources include irrigation methods comparison, water loss analysis, and links to regional water use datasets — essential for farmers navigating water permit applications and conservation planning.

Features: Federal water use data · Irrigation methods comparison · NWIS database · Conservation science

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What is USGS — Irrigation Water Use?
The USGS Water Science School maintains authoritative data and educational resources on agricultural irrigation water use in the United States, updated every five years through the National Water Information System.
Where does USGS — Irrigation Water Use serve?
USGS — Irrigation Water Use is a nationwide resource serving farmers in all 50 US states.
Does USGS — Irrigation Water Use have a website?
Yes — you can visit USGS — Irrigation Water Use at https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/irrigation-water-use.
What does USGS — Irrigation Water Use specialize in?
Key features: Federal water use data · Irrigation methods comparison · NWIS database · Conservation science.