Evapotranspiration plus water held in the plant totals consumptive use, which is nearly identical to evapotranspiration.
In addition, recharge is the source of fresh groundwater, and a trade off between consumptive use and salinity should be acknowledged.
"It's fair since non-consumptive use equals or surpasses consumptive use."
During World War II he successfully resisted most demands for consumptive uses of park resources.
Total water withdrawals for consumptive use are 78 BCM/year.
Overall, only 18% of water resources in Mexico are withdrawn for consumptive use.
According to the game board, "moose are important for providing high levels of harvest for human consumptive use."
Approximately 2% of New Zealand's freshwater resource is allocated for consumptive use.
"What it comes down to is, Is recreational purpose more important than consumptive use?"
Widespread discussion of consumptive use and the sources for the chemicals in public forums also drew the attention of the media and authorities.