U.S. Power Plants Keep Eyes on Water Use, Cooling Systems as Population, Demand Grow

SUGAR LAND--September 25, 2014--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--U.S. power plants use almost half of the nation's drawn fresh water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's water use estimates. Concerns are growing about how much water will be available in the future for thermal power plants, due to population growth, drought, climate change, and federal and state water regulations to reduce water use. Industrial Info is tracking almost $8 billion in cooling water system upgrade capital projects at power plants in North America.

Within this article: Details on trends affecting water use at U.S. power plants.