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Instream water use
Water that is used, but not withdrawn, from a surface-water or groundwater source for such purposes as hydroelectric power generation, navigation, water-quality improvement, fish propagation, and recreation. Sometimes called nonwithdrawal use or in-channel use.
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Power generation water use (3 items)
Wastewater use (4 items)
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