Basic Products Virtual Water

The table below details the embedded (or virtual) water for several crops and products consumed by the typical American on a daily basis.































Source for water data: Water Footprint.org

Key: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
FADS Food Availability Data System
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EIA Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration
ERS Economic Research Service
DOC Department of Commerce
EAFD Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink
CBFTD Census Bureau Foreign Trade Division
OCY Oil Crops Yearbook

Notes:
* USDA via http://www.agmrc.org/media/cms/USGoatProductionFinal_E1367962C32D1.pdf
** Through EPA Sector Programs