Figure 5.1: Regional Water Deficits: Billions of Gallons Per Day
Despite an abundance of water nationally, rapid population
growth will cause the extent and severity of regional water
deficits to spread more rapidly than they would with slower
population growth. This is the case even assuming maximum
development of water storage facilities and tertiary treatment
of waste water.| Chart shows projected effects of growth at
2-child and 3-child rates. Estimates assume rapid economic
growth. Source: Derived from Ronald G. Ridker, "Future Water
Needs and Supplies, with a Note on Land Use" (prepared for the
Commission, 1972).