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Virginia Water Science Center: Water Use


MINING WATER WITHDRAWALS FOR VIRGINIA, 1995*
(in millions of gallons per day)

Mining -- includes water used for the extraction of minerals occurring naturally including solids, such as coal and ores; liquids, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. Also includes uses associated with quarrying, milling, and other preparations customarily done at the mine site or as part of a mining activity. 

total water withdrawals, mining, 1995
surface water withdrawals, mining, 1995
ground water withdrawals, mining, 1995
*Data and information are compiled from Solley, W.B., Pierce, R. R., and Perlman, H.A., 1998, Estimated use of water in the United States in 1995: U. S. Geological Survey Circular 1200, 71 p. 
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