Hydroelectric water use is considered nonconsumptive.

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Hydroelectric power generation uses water to turn turbines and generate electricity, but it does not consume the water. The water used in hydroelectric power plants is returned to the source or used downstream for other purposes. This is why hydroelectric water use is considered nonconsumptive, unlike other forms of water use such as irrigation or industrial processes that may consume water.

Hydroelectric Water Use Is Considered Nonconsumptive