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http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2012/02/is-agriculture-sucking-fresh-wat.html?ref=hp
Every gas well that is fracked uses around 5 million gallons of water.
As the population continues to grow, our need for drinking water will continue to grow. How long until our need for drinking water conflicts with our need for food and water for industrial needs?
http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2012/02/is-agriculture-sucking-fresh-wat.html?ref=hp
Think about that for a minute, 92% of all fresh water is used in food production. That only leaves 8% for other uses.its estimated that agriculture consumes 92% of all fresh water used annually.
Every gas well that is fracked uses around 5 million gallons of water.
As the population continues to grow, our need for drinking water will continue to grow. How long until our need for drinking water conflicts with our need for food and water for industrial needs?