What is responsible for the six-fold increase in total freshwater withdrawals in the 20th century?

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The six-fold increase in total freshwater withdrawals in the 20th century was primarily due to irrigation for agriculture, which accounted for 70% of the withdrawals. The other factors listed (increase in hydroelectric power, increase in recreational use, increase in per-capita water withdrawals) also contributed to the increase, but to a lesser extent.

What Is Responsible for the Six-Fold Increase in Total Freshwater