Blue water use in agriculture (m³/seconds)

Level Municipal2019

Definition

Water resources from rivers, lakes or aquifers are called “blue water”. This indicator is a measure of blue water use in food production activities.

Interpretation

Higher values for this indicator point to higher water resources expenses for food production and, consequently, to a lower sustainability of the food system environmental aspect.

Data source

National Water Resources Information System (SNIRH) Portal, Irrigation Atlas 2019: https://portal1.snirh.gov.br/ana/apps/storymaps/stories/a874e62f27544c6a986da1702a911c6b

Level	Periodicity
Municipal	2019