O industrial use and domestic use O none of the above DQuestion 16 2 pts Why did

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O industrial use and domestic use O none of the above DQuestion 16 2 pts Why did the amount of fresh water we collectively consume start decreasing after 1980? Mandatory water rationing was imposed by the federal government to the individual states Water used to produce electricity was dramatically reduced because of the development of new technology O New and improved irrigation techniques werc put into effect in 1980. Water companies began installing water "governors" on all residential housing in 1980 Question 17 2 nt

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New and improved irrigation techniques were put in to effect in 1980.

Water consumption increased in 1960 and 1970 due to incease in agricultural and energysectors. in 1980 due to decrease through more efficient irrigation techniques decline of water and intensive industries (e.g. mining, steel), increased use of cleaner production technologies and reduced losses in pipe networks.

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