Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Regulation of Water Output

Regulation of Water Output

The human body predominantly expels water through the urinary system. On average, an individual generates around 1.5 liters of urine each day. This amount can fluctuate based on how well a person is hydrated, but a critical minimum quantity of urine must be produced to ensure the body's proper functioning. Daily, the kidneys remove 600 to 1200 milliosmoles of dissolved substances, effectively excreting excess minerals and water-soluble toxins such as creatinine, urea, and uric acid from the...

Regulation of Water Intake

Regulation of Water Intake

Osmolality refers to the number of solute particles per kilogram of solvent in a solution. Plasma osmolality specifically indicates the total number of solute particles per kilogram of water in blood plasma. This value reflects the body's hydration status and is tightly regulated through mechanisms controlling water intake and output. While water consumption is a conscious decision, the body has intrinsic regulatory systems to maintain fluid balance. Dehydration, a state of water deficit...

States of Water

States of Water

Water exists in any one of the three classical states: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (steam or water vapor). The state of water depends on i) the intermolecular forces that draw molecules together and ii) the kinetic energy that leads to movements that pull them apart.
Water freezes when the intermolecular forces are greater than the kinetic energy. Unlike most other substances, water is less dense in its solid state than in its liquid state. This is because each water molecule can form...

Quality of Water

Quality of Water

In concrete preparation, the quality of water is paramount as it affects the strength and durability of the concrete. Potable water is usually preferred; however, it must not have excessive sodium or potassium to prevent compromising the concrete's integrity. Water quality is typically evaluated based on impurities such as dissolved solids, chlorides, and sulfates, and its pH value is ideally between 6 and 8. Even slightly acidic natural water may be acceptable unless it contains harmful...

Weir

Weir

A weir is a hydraulic structure designed to partially obstruct an open channel, enabling precise control and measurement of water flow. By forcing water to flow over or through it, a weir allows for accurate determination of discharge rates, making it an essential tool in water resource management. These structures are extensively used in regulating river flows, irrigation systems, and flood control channels.Types of Weirs and Their FeaturesWeirs are categorized primarily into sharp-crested and...

Water and Mineral Acquisition

Water and Mineral Acquisition

Specialized tissues in plant roots have evolved to capture water, minerals, and some ions from the soil. Roots exhibit a variety of branching patterns that facilitate this process. The outermost root cells have specialized structures called root hairs that increase the root surface, thus increasing soil contact. Water can passively cross into roots, as the concentration of water in the soil is higher than that of the root tissue. Minerals, in contrast, are actively transported into root cells.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Impact of Thermoelectric Power Plant Operations and Water Use Reporting Methods on Thermoelectric Power Plant Water Use.

Environmental science & technology·2025

Same author

Deepening water scarcity in breadbasket nations.

Nature communications·2025

Same author

A database of groundwater wells in the United States.

Scientific data·2024

Same author

Greenhouse gas emissions from US irrigation pumping and implications for climate-smart irrigation policy.

Nature communications·2024

Same author

Interbasin water transfers in the United States and Canada.

Scientific data·2023

Same author

Water and Carbon Footprints of Electricity Are Sensitive to Geographical Attribution Methods.

Environmental science & technology·2020

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 8, 2026

Continuous Instream Monitoring of Nutrients and Sediment in Agricultural Watersheds

Continuous Instream Monitoring of Nutrients and Sediment in Agricultural Watersheds

Published on: September 26, 2017

United States Water Withdrawals Database.

Md Yunus Naseri¹, Landon T Marston²

¹Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA. mohammadyunusn@vt.edu.

Scientific Data

|December 11, 2025

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

The United States Water Withdrawals Database (USWWD) offers detailed water withdrawal data across 42 states. This comprehensive dataset enhances understanding of water use patterns and supports critical water resource management.

More Related Videos

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Published on: July 24, 2016

Continuous Hydrologic and Water Quality Monitoring of Vernal Ponds

Continuous Hydrologic and Water Quality Monitoring of Vernal Ponds

Published on: November 13, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 8, 2026

Continuous Instream Monitoring of Nutrients and Sediment in Agricultural Watersheds

Continuous Instream Monitoring of Nutrients and Sediment in Agricultural Watersheds

Published on: September 26, 2017

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Watershed Planning within a Quantitative Scenario Analysis Framework

Published on: July 24, 2016

Continuous Hydrologic and Water Quality Monitoring of Vernal Ponds

Continuous Hydrologic and Water Quality Monitoring of Vernal Ponds

Published on: November 13, 2017

Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Hydrology
Water Resource Management

Background:

National water use data often lacks standardization and granular detail, hindering comprehensive analysis.
Previous datasets have not captured water withdrawals at the spatial and temporal resolutions required for in-depth research.
Understanding societal water use is crucial for effective resource management and policy development.

Purpose of the Study:

To compile and standardize user-level water withdrawal data across 42 US states into a single, accessible database.
To provide water withdrawal data at unprecedented spatial and temporal resolutions.
To address significant gaps in national water use data and facilitate detailed analyses.

Main Methods:

Integrated diverse state-level data sources on water users, withdrawal locations, volumes, source types, and use categories.
Standardized information across 42 US states, encompassing 188,857 unique water users and millions of withdrawal records.
Combined direct measurements and estimation techniques reported by state agencies.

Main Results:

Developed the United States Water Withdrawals Database (USWWD) with extensive time-series data.
Captured 353,694 points of diversion and use and 58,439,412 withdrawal volumes.
Achieved high spatial and temporal resolutions for water withdrawal data.

Conclusions:

The USWWD provides the most detailed national water use data available to date.
This granular dataset enables new insights into water withdrawal patterns, trends, and drivers.
Facilitates advanced research and supports water resource management, planning, and policy development.