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The Top 5 U.S. States with the Highest Risk of Water Shortage
| U.S. State | Percentage of Counties at Risk | Number of Counties at "Extreme Risk" | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 100% | 0 |
| 2 | Texas | 98% | 162 |
| 3 | Nebraska | 97% | 41 |
| 4 | Florida | 96% | 21 |
| 5 | Nevada | 94% | 3 |
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Water, Top 5 Highest, The Environment, The United States
Sources: "Evaluating Sustainability of Projected Water Demands Under Future Climate Change Scenarios," Tetra Tech Inc. 2010.
List Notes: Data is the percentage of counties in a particular state that is "at risk" for a water shortage. Data is for the year 2010.
Sources: "Evaluating Sustainability of Projected Water Demands Under Future Climate Change Scenarios," Tetra Tech Inc. 2010.
List Notes: Data is the percentage of counties in a particular state that is "at risk" for a water shortage. Data is for the year 2010.
